I have some odds and ends but probably none of 'em would rack up $5k on their own. Some I’ve just picked up (well, bought) at out-of-the-way antique stores or at auctions over the years, just because I liked them. Others I inherited, but they 'll never be for sale simply because they are “family”. They’ll go to one of my kin when I croak or downsize.
Several exceptions:
Mahogany dining room set: table and chairs for eight, china cabinet and mirrored sideboard. Immaculate condition, circa late 1890’s. And it’s actually attractive, very clean-lined. (Belonged to my great-aunt.)
hardwood and tin pie safe: excellent condition, very solid, circa 1870. (Belonged to my great-grandmother.) I’m not particularly enamoured with it–it sits in cellar and holds wine–but they’be become ridiculously trendy in recent years. Rather a family joke because the thing’s huge, and weighs a ton. We literally couldn’t give it away; Mom set it out by curb at least twice. A casual friend who’s an antique dealer offered me $4K for it ten years ago. I thought she was nuts.
Dated and stamped Rookwood vase: Again, from my great-aunt. Had it appraised for insurance purposes-- before giving it to my sister. (Okay, so I don’t really have it any more; it’s still in the family!) She collects Cincinnati-stuff, and didn’t have much from that branch of the family. I love her and it made her happy.
Antique brass “doggy” door knob: found it in the attic of the house; can’t remember the name of the manufacturer offhand. One went for $6K at an auction in San Fransisco @10 years ago. The original owners of the house loved dogs (good people!), so little dog-details crop up all over the place, e.g. on little metal window pulls, etc. The door knob had the head of a hound in the middle, surrounded by an oranate frame. Pretty thing!
Veb