> btw is it normal for families to call appraisers? Or was it likely grandma had lots of nice antique things. It read to me like they were (rightly!) concerned

> btw is it normal for families to call appraisers? Or was it likely grandma had lots of nice antique things. It read to me like they were (rightly!) concerned she was disposing of things she didn't want any more inappropriately, without recognising what she had - she couldn't remember where it came from. If they didn't know either, then fair enough and good call I think. Local auctioneer would be a pretty reasonable/cheap starting point (but decent chance of recognising when to consult a specialist) if there's no particular reason to think there's anything very valuable I would think.