Heritage Album

Who can help me value and restore some family art heirlooms? We have some pieces of art from maharaja ranjit singh's time ( apparently). Thats would date them over 150yrs plus. Would anyone know of who i could go to to know more about the significance of this artwork as well as legal aspects of what heirlooms can be retained by family and what must be declared. Any suggestions would be appreciated..

Is the mac brush number engraved or printed on the MAC 187 from the Heirlooms Brush set? I noticed that all the other brushes out of the brush set had printed numbers on it, but the 187 se was more engraved than the rest. Does that mean it is fake? Is there anyone out there who bought the heirlooms holiday brush set who can tell me if this is normal?

Is the mac brush number engraved on the MAC 187 from the Heirlooms Brush set? I noticed that all the other brushes out of the brush set had printed numbers on it, but the 187 se was more engraved than the rest. Does that mean it is fake? Is there anyone out there who bought the heirlooms holiday brush set who can tell me if this is normal?

How to buy heirlooms on world of warcraft? I have like 40 Emblem of Triumph, and I know I need to trade them in for another type of emblem. The thing is I don't know which ones I need to trade them in for.

Can hybrid plants eventually be converted back to heirlooms? If I plant enough of them and allow them to open pollinate for many generations, will one of them eventually produce "pure" heirloom quality viable seeds?

What should we do with family heirlooms? My parents have both passed away. My siblings and I need to figure what to do with a few things. Coin collection: my father was a collector. One of my brothers is a collector, but he is also the one that might pawn the collection if he gets desperate. None of us want the coins, but yet we aren't sure if we should sell them, because they meant so much to my dad. He even made sets for each one of us. Any suggestions?

What to do with heirlooms when no one cares? I am 60 years old with two grown children who don't want any of the the things passed down in our family for 2 hundred years. What do I do with them and all their history ? My grandmother's hand crochet wedding dress . A hand stitched quilt that used to belong to her mother in-law and made from the dresses of women in the town. My daughter's don't care about these things and others. They don't want them. Breaks my heart. That's history gone. What do I do with these things ?

Where is the safest place to store family photos and heirlooms? I have a bunch of pictures of my mom and some of her personal artifacts that I'd like to put in the very safest place possible. I rent an apartment, live with roommates, and move around a lot .so I feel weird having these things in my house. I already lost one photo album when a landlord accidentally moved my stuff out early and I don't want it to happen again! I was thinking a bank safety deposit box? Is that a good idea?

Is it a good idea to buy MAC Heirlooms 4 face brushes? are they a good quality? and can they do the same as the normal sized ones?

Do you know of anyone who has or had family relics, heirlooms or keepsakes that go back many generations? As for myself I have things from both of my parents, all of my grandparents, things from four of my great-grandparents and one thing from one of my great-great grandmothers.

Do you know of anyone who has or had family relics, keepsakes or heirlooms that go back many generations? As for myself I have things from both of my parents, all of my grandparents, things from four of my great-grandparents and one thing from one of my great-great grandmothers.

How do I get hunting rifles (family heirlooms) from Korea to St. Louis MO? My grandfather from Korea recently passed and left me some nice stuff, including several big game hunting rifles (very expensive) and I would like to bring them to where I live, near Saint Louis, Missouri. I will be flying to Korea soon, and I'm sure it wont be a problem to bring most of this stuff to the states, but I know almost nothing about importing guns. What is the most hassle free way to get them here? Checked baggage on the plane back? Mail them through postal service? Do they have to be disassembled and pieces sent separately?

Heirlooms stolen by Major Airline Security - what can I do? My priceless heirlooms stolen during transit through Los Angeles Airport - any Lawyers or Law Enforcement personnel out there who can advice me on the best way to handle this problem will be rewarded greatly. Major US Airline Security personnel involved.

Do you have any family heirlooms? I have my mother and father's first bed frame,and my grandmother's bed frame also.They are made of iron.My mother has a light I plan on getting after her death.It's a southern bell with a big parosol over her and she is made of a pink glass.

Is their a website a website for heritage heirlooms grandfather clocks?

Items listed for auction are family heirlooms...what are the heir's rights to these? I came across several items of great historic importance to myself and family. I found that several documents are to be auctioned at an auction house this June. My father and his 3 brothers are the next-of-kin that is living from my great-great-great grandfather. The items for auction include a written probate document, a few family pictures, etc. What if anything can be done to possibly secure these items without having to spend a fortune? Do we have any rights in this case? Should I approach the auction house? Thank you for your suggestions.

avoiding a contract dealing with heirlooms? . Denny Hitme has been attorney for Ben Dover for many years. Ben is now old and senile. Denny induced Ben to sell some valuable assets to him, which Denny paid for. Eileen Dover, Ben’s daughter, thought that Ben considered those items to be family heirlooms that her father never intended to sell to anyone. Eileen calls you and asks whether there is any way of getting her father out of the contract and getting her father’s assets back. Suggest the BEST grounds for avoiding this contract and explain the reasons for your answer.

Should an atheist have pictures of Christian religious items if they are family heirlooms.? my husband say i am a hypocrite for having these things on the wall. I enjoy the memory they bring me.

Are WoW heirlooms able to be trade by paid transfer? a friend of mine has a character with heirlooms and he wanted to trade me that character to my account, is it possible? i know that in game, heirlooms are not trade able, but i dont know if with character transfer i could get those items. thanks

Broyhill Attic Heirlooms Dining Room Table reviews? Has anyone had any problems with the finish on the Attic Heirlooms dining room table? I was just wondering how well the finish on it would hold up to being wipe down with a damp cloth on a daily basis?

Do you have any special family heirlooms that mean the world to you ? Not just expensive ones but even just trinkets ? Have a great Eve . D :)

Are there any museums on line that show family relics, keepsakes or heirlooms?

Poll; Have you peddled heirlooms online to raise money to pay the bills?

If given a choice in your opinion should engagement and wedding bands be new or heirlooms?

Do you wear any family heirlooms? I wear a Rolex my dad left to me. My grandfather bought it when he and my grandma took a vacation to Switzerland.

Are wedding dresses heirlooms or individual? A co-worker is getting married and has been showing photos of her dress and talking endlessly about how he's going to preserve it for her daughter to wear someday as an heirloom. I asked her why she isn't wearing her mother's and she said that dress is out of fashion. Can somebody help me make sense of this?

Why do people pass heirlooms onto the next generation?

is the broyhill attic heirlooms dining room table an oak veneer, or entirely solid wood?

Are there any special heirlooms, or photos, that have been passed down in your family?

family heirlooms who to pass them to? i have a few very old heirlooms. my family is large. they belonged to my dad. should i give them to the oldest grandson or my son who will not carry on my dads name? i am terribly confused about honoring my dads heritage or my sons right to them. any suggestions?

Do you have any family heirlooms in your garden (besides you)? I have orange tiger lilies that I brought back one fall after my father's death. They are the same tiger lilies that I remember from my childhood, all the way back to when I was 4 or 5 years old. They bloom every year, late July to early Aug. The hummingbirds love them, & so do I.

Family Heirlooms: Do you have one that is priceless to you? Does not have to be of great "real" value. Mine are my father's first communion kit containing a bible, a rosary, and charms; My grandmother's rocking chair; and an old political flyer picturing my grandfather when he ran for the senate in the 60's.

Heirlooms as engagement rings? I just wondered, is there an etiquette on the source of family heirlooms as engagement rings? As in, should a ring come from a parent, or a grandparent, or are both acceptable (traditionally)?

My uncle stole all my grandmas heirlooms and sold them to a museum how do I go about getting them back? He was suppose to protect her and he gave away and sold everything and the family never knew. He gave his daughter a 200 year old purse made by her grandmother to his daughter . He forged a will winessed by his wifes cousin and sold everything.We do not care of that but we want her heirlooms. Who can help us get the culture her generation fought to keep?

Have you anything in your family heirlooms that is defintely......? worth a lot or a bit of money...but, you would prefer to keep in your family forever? what are the thing(s) and why and have you ever taken it to say the "Antique Road Show",or something like the show that is on t.v....that looks at what you own..and how much it is worth? What happened?

Does Paris Hilton stockpile money and family heirlooms away at home?

What is the difference between Heirloom and Hybrid seeds? When I buy seeds for my veggie garden I often buy heirloom or hybrid seeds. What is the difference? Are heirloom seeds normally organic? Can you collect seeds for next years season with either of these?

What is the name of Heirloom Tomatoes that are supposed to be various colors when they ripen? We are growing a hybrid Heirloom Tomato that has 4 inch size fruit and I was told that when ripe some would be red, some yellow and I believe, white. I would appreciate any info on this peticular plant.

My grandfathers heirlooms keep or sell? Im really needing money for college to finish up and im debating selling a few things off to further my career. Many of the things dont mean much but have an awesome value to them. Do you think he would have wanted me to keep them? or would he have thought that it was better for me to further my career/schooling.

What is the best website for buying heirloom tomato seeds? What is the best website for buying heirloom tomato seeds? I don't want to go with Henry Field's or Gurney's. I had terrible luck with them last year and I haven't forgiven them yet. I want a site with a lot of options and a good reputation.

What are the pros and cons of growing heirloom vegetables? The main focus of the garden we are planning for next year is quality not quantity. Last year was our experiment year so we focus more on quantity. I have also heard that heirloom varieties are dying off and people want to protect them, is that a reason to grow them?

Are there any heirloom tomato varieties that are resistant to tomato / tobacco mosaic virus? We have it in the garden. It seems a difficult thing to get rid of, so I'm wondering whether there are any resistant heirloom varieties, or are we destined to grow resistant hybrids forever?

What does Heirloom mean when speaking about vegetable seeds? I bought some that say that and some do not. Does is just mean it is from many generations ago?

I am looking to grow my own herbs. What is the difference between Organic, Heritage and Heirloom Seeds? To my understanding Organic is "healthier" which is what I am leaning towards, but then when I look at the Heritage and Heirloom descriptions on google, they throw in the word organic here and there. It is confusing. Your clarification is appreciated, thank you!

Can I plant a whole heirloom tomato in the ground in order to garden such a plant? I have a few heirloom tomatoes that I picked up from the local farmers market and I was interesting in growing my own tomato plant from these specimens. What is the best way to do so? Should I extract the seeds and if so, then what and how? Or is it possible to put the whole tomato in the ground and grow it from that? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

How do you know if seeds are of an heirloom variety? I'm interested in growing a variety of endangered heirloom vegetables from the seed stage. I want to know how I can go about really knowing if I'm getting actual endangered heirloom open pollinated seeds. Thanks!

How often should I water my heirloom tomatoes that are about 2 months old? Are they annuals or perennials? I got these heirloom tomatoes 2 months ago and they are getting really big. I'm feeding them every two weeks and wondering if I should plant them in the ground. I don't want to to do that if they are just gonna die after bearing fruits once as my space is limited. They are in an area with full sun in pots. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

What type of pellet gun can be considered heirloom quality? I'm trying to find a very high powered (hunting) pellet gun that is considered "heirloom" quality. I want it to be over 1250fps, and good enough to pass on to my sons later. .177 cal please.

Why grow heirloom vegetables rather than storebought ones.? I've heard about heirloom veggies for awhile now. Why do people choose them? For variety? I'm trying to decide what kind of tomatoes I want to grow.

Where can I create a family heirloom cookbook? I am wanting to have everyone in our family submit 5 of their favorite recipes an appitizer, soup/salad, main dish, side dish and dessert. I want to be able to make it a "real" cookbook and then everyone can buy one for a small price. I want it to look classy and nice not country.

Where can I buy heritage or heirloom tomato plants in Montreal, Canada? Can I order ahead of time? looking for seedlings or small plants, not seeds themselves.

Can large family heirlooms become more trouble than they're worth? Example; Roll top desk, piano. These things are a real pain to move. Do we HAVE to hang on to them forever even after they are well worn out?

What is the best way to transplant heirloom roses? These roses are over 40 years old and the roots are very large. When is the best time of the year?

Where can I buy heirloom tomatoes near Monterey, CA? I'm looking for some heirloom tomatoes i found a really good sounding recipe but i can't find where to buy some.

How do you get stains out of heirloom baby clothes. The stains are probably spit up and formula stains.? My baby is due in June and last night I began going through my 13 year olds' baby clothes that were spotless when I put them away 13 years ago. Unfortunately, they are now full of stains that appear to be spitup and old formula stains. I need to get these stains out and the dry cleaners will cost a fortune. I have like 20 dresses. Any ideas?

What would you do to wear a treasured heirloom at your wedding? I know that this may seem to be a shallow question, but I was given a pair of beautiful pearl earrings by my aunt for my wedding. This is wonderful because they were worn by my great-grandmother Ruth to her wedding. (She must have been VERY outlandish in those days to have worn pierced earrings!) The thing is - my ears aren't pierced. I know, I know, it is almost shocking to see a woman who doesn't have pierced ears anymore. It's not that it is "against" any moral, religious or personal codes that I hold dear, it's just that I haven't done it. I would love to wear the earrings (what an honor) but would it be wise to have them pierced so soon before the wedding? The wedding is on Good Friday, right at a month from now. Any advise? Thanks from a very honored, yet nervous bride-to-be.

When did the Heirloom pattern in the Winterling Bavaria line start being manufactured? This is a white porcelain pattern with a platinum scalloped edge. No design other than that. The coffee cups are footed. Manufactured by Royal Heidelberg. I saw some on e-bay just describes them as "old" I am curious how "old" that really is

What if your family heirloom was a porn magazine? What would that say about your family?

Oneida 'Heirloom' Stainless Flatware: How Do I Remove Scratches + Signs of Wear? Decided to downsize from 1 set fancy China, Silver and Crystal plus 1 set "everyday" to just One set for everything and found in using my Oneida Heirloom "Stainless steel" (Julliard pattern) every day - it quickly showed signs of wear and lots of scratches on the tips of the forks (where knife was used to cut near it) and on some spoons. Easy to tell which spoon got used for twirling spaghetti due to the resulting scratches left from the fork tips! Is there any way to get rid of these marks? Thanks very much for any suggestions! It is not 100% stainless steel. The Oneida website lists it as "18/10 Stainless Steel flatware"... for people like me who can't afford real silver (and don't want to polish it.). I've tried emailing them with no reply yet.

Heirloom tomatoes. Anybody know anything about using them? I've seen them in the grocery stores, but they look kind of gross so I was wondering which are good for what.

What is the etiquette on heirloom engagement rings these days? I'd like to propose to my girlfriend and my mother gave me a ring passed down from my grandmother. On one hand, I don't want to disappoint my mother. And on another hand, I feel like I should pay something for the ring I give my future bride. Plus, I'm worried that she'll feel the same way. Thoughts?

What is the best way to clean a piece of heirloom wood furniture? We have just taken my Mother-in-Law's hope chest out of storage, and it needs cleaned up. What can we safely use without damaging its value? Is Murphy's Oil Soap ok?

Do you have any tips for moving an heirloom tomato plant in from the garden for the winter? It is beautiful and healthy and still producing flowers. The main stalks fell over and there is additional growth at the base that has sprouted into a healthy, bushy plant about 18 inches tall. We are supposed to get a hard frost tonight and I want to try to preserve it. Any suggestions?

I want to take a cutting of my heirloom lilac before I sell my house. What is the best way to do this? My lilac has already bloomed and is in full leaf.

Where and How Can I find the Value Old Silverware? I'm helping a 90 yr old lady. She is getting sick and needs to sell of her family heirlooms that have been handed down in her family for several generations. I don't want her to get rip off. Her collection seems very old and all of the items had makings on the bottom. What venue is best to get rid of some of these items?

What variety to grow for roasted red peppers? I have never grown any red peppers before and have no idea what variety makes a good roasted red pepper - any suggestions? I love to grow heirlooms especially and am into seed saving so non-hybrids are my preference. Thanks!

What are some unique family traditions practiced in your family? In my family, one of the things we do during a big family get together, like Christmas, is spread out a big white linin table cloth, reusing the same one year after year until it is full and start another one, everyone present signs it with permanant maker. It is so nice and creates heirlooms for the future generations.

What is your favorite family heirloom recipe? Recipes handed down from family members. What recipe would you pass down to your children?

I have heirloom tomatoes from a friends, how do I save the seeds? I have no clue what to do, but I do know I should save them. Step by Step instructions/explanation would be appreciated.

Which is the best technique for cleaning a very expensive, heirloom upholstered chair? This chair is mostly clean, but has what appears to be dust and skin from my arms on the covers.

Where can I get a family heirloom crocheted tablecloth repaired? I was given my Grandmother's hand crocheted white table cloth. However there are several small holes/tears in the cloth and I don't have a clue about how to get the tablecloth repaired. I don't want to throw it away due to its sentimental value. Any suggestions on what I can do about the damage? Thanks! Lin

Where can I purchase "Heirloom Vegetable Seeds" in the Philippines? For example---Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Cabbage, Lettuce, Bell Peppers etc.... for my garden.

Where to fix Heirloom Plate on Grandfather Clock? I want to know where should I fix the Heirloom Name plate on Grandfather clock. Can anyone show me the correct place? I will appreciate if anyone has picture of such clcok.

How to store family heirloom? I have a patch work quilt, made during the second world war. It is in mint condition and want to keep it.

How can I get rust and general grime stains out of an heirloom cotton tablecloth? The greenish speckled staining is mostly on the white part of the cloth, which has a multicolored fruit design around the edge. I've tried Oxyclean, a bleach pen, and several types of detergent.

How would I find out if I had money coming to me? Like inheirtance Life insurances Heirlooms In other words....I need information concerning my deceased parents estate. Please do not tell me to hire an attorney because I can not afford one. I am on my own with this situation and can not get any co-operation what's so ever by my (4) greedy sisters! I know there has to be someone I can talk to that deals in this kind of matter. Please Help!

Have you ever grown heirloom tomatoes? Why do you like them? How much do they differ in taste from "regular" tomatoes? What species do you prefer? Please mention sweetness, time it takes to grow, size, what dishes it can be used in, etc. All details are appreciated! I want to buy some heirloom tomato seeds for my mom for Mother's Day; it will be totally unexpected and she loves tomatoes! :) Sadly, she's only tried the hybrids at the grocery store and so have I. Where can I get seeds from, other than online sources? Are they sold at greenhouses? Thanks!

Hi - Is there a way for me to know the difference between genuine stones & rhinestones without special tools? I can't tell the difference between the real thing verses cubic zirconia, rhinestones, etc. I have a lot of old jewelry to price - some to sell & some to keep and pass down as family heirlooms. Besides stones, I cannot tell the difference between genuine pearls and fake ones. I also have a hard time telling genuine silver & gold apart from other metals. Some of the pieces have makers marks and in those cases, I can usually find out what I have. Unfortunately, most of my pieces are not marked. Any help would be very much appreciated!