Sarn
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Wasn't sure which forum to post this in....
In australia we have statutory laws where you are meant to hand in lost objects to the police/authorities, and if it goes unclaimed for three months then you are the rightful owner. I have been unable to find the exact legal document that outlines all the details though (ie what happens if its a really old piece whos owner is no longer likely to be alive etc).
Anyway, I presume that most other places have simular laws. In which case do you guys ever report your finds (particularly jewellery)? If so do you hand them in as you find them, or do you wait til you have a pile and then hand them all in at once?
I am not really sure how I should proceed if I manage to find something worthwhile..
In australia we have statutory laws where you are meant to hand in lost objects to the police/authorities, and if it goes unclaimed for three months then you are the rightful owner. I have been unable to find the exact legal document that outlines all the details though (ie what happens if its a really old piece whos owner is no longer likely to be alive etc).
Anyway, I presume that most other places have simular laws. In which case do you guys ever report your finds (particularly jewellery)? If so do you hand them in as you find them, or do you wait til you have a pile and then hand them all in at once?
I am not really sure how I should proceed if I manage to find something worthwhile..