Thank you all so much for your input and suggestions. I think I've had a win with the family re. dumping, anyway.

Wyvernantiques -They are not to my taste either.

However, everyone is different and as you say, I just may find someone who wants them. 🙂

Erica - I have started looking in the places you've named and will keep my fingers crossed. Thank you for all your suggestions.

not_an_eloi - they have been well looked after and are very solid - AND will fit through doorways (as many moves around the house can attest to). lol  🙂

Again - many thanks to you all for your kind advice. I very much appreciate you taking the time to answer me.

Annette