Robert: As I mentioned in the thread that started all this, I believe a man's property is his to do with as he wishes. And for sure, donation to a museum is a very noble thing to do, but up to the owner. Applying peer pressure or trying to ID it as "cultural property" doesn't sit well in my books.
I have given a number of things over the years to museums, some for receipts and some not. Perhaps one day when my estate needs settling the wife may decide that is the easy way and do the same, but it will be her prerogative. I have indicated to her that if she does her homework, some items that weigh a ton are nearly worthless, while other items you can fit in the palm of your hand can fetch 5 grand. I am not quite ready to list those all out to her though, so she will have to figure it out herself some day. If she doesn't, then some other collector will be very happy.
If she takes the museum route, then I suspect they will find their way into a triwall somewhere and some may never see the light of day again. But that will be her perogotive.
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