When households are moved from one country to another, it becomes necessary to know not only what the contents are but in which categories they fall. If something would happen, it is important to know 'replacement value'. if your goods fall into the category 'antiques' this gets very tricky. it is best to contact a knowledgeable and trustworthy person for best results.
For valualble furniture pieces, note the definition for 'antique' is minimally 125 years in Europe. On the certificate a description and hopefully a digital image of the item being described is contained as well as the name/ signature of an official antiqaire/antiques dealer/ valuation expert and the date when the valution was carried out. For more information, contact
www.DutchnDuchess.com. Ask for 'Dutch'.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Get insurance certificates for your next move and valuable contents
professional valuations and digital image included with accurate description of family heirlooms, furnture items and collectibles such as Dutch Delft porcelain, patinized pewter, etc ., Secure you valuables before it is too late.
I recommend: Contact antiques dealer with background in insurance for best resutls.
www.dutchnduchess.com Ask for 'Dutch'.
Take digital images of outside front, back and inside when pertinent.
List owners if others exist before you with correct spelling and any family relation if there is.
Relocating , Moving, Removals
When moving, insurance companies it will be necessary to supply proof documents for insurance companies , movers , and for personal files.
I recommend: Contacting someone with experience in valuating who can document credibly the approximate condition, age and any special features of valuable furnitrue items.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Take pictures of total room and then individual item for personal files. Keep with other family valuables on backup disc with other family valuable papers -- not in computer!
- Antiques are defined differently by individuals but to movers adn insurance the definition is minimally 125 years old.