When Fester’s brother passed away their family home was sold, but first we had to clear away all the antiques and collectables their mother had accrued.
Their father was a joiner and, when he’d
built display cupboards on every available wall, he boarded out the loft and
put shelves, drawers and cabinets in there. Every surface was covered, including most of the floor.
He included a ladder which pulled down and
automatically switched on the light at the same time.
It was necessary to get everything valued for
probate so Fester asked Sheffield Auction Galleries to send someone to do a
valuation.
from Facebook Archives
The auctioneer came
to Littlebrother’s house today; nicely spoken, booted & suited, professional
handshake and smile.
Saw all the stuff
we had out of cupboards in the front room
"My, she didn't half collect
didn't she".
Showed him all the
stuff we'd already packed into boxes - nervous laughter.
Lead him through the hall and up the stairs
pointing out all the glass fronted, full, cupboards.
At the bottom of the loft ladder he paused and gallantly
said to me
“Ladies first.”
“No thanks,
I’ve already seen it.”
He went up into
the loft.
There was a full minute and a
half of total silence followed by loud South Yorkshire
"Chuffin'ell!"
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