If the pieces have special meaning and you would always look for that item, then I would say keep it, or take a picture of it and put it in a special photo album if it wouldn't make the move.
Antiques - some peoples lifestyles are to be on the fly and not worry about keeping the dust bunnies at bay. That seems to be the lifestyle of TV. Antiques need care, they don't usually like humidity, and cleaning them can become a chore.
Please - decide if you would wish to go shopping for something brand new to you - that you would have to 'break in'. Is shopping fun for you? Then just bring your photos and toothbrush - shoot - we've got Walgreen's down here and you can buy a new toothbrush.
BUT - if you detest any type of shopping and you aren't looking to have a home where you want a designer to salivate but you are comfortable, then perhaps the less stress of shipping your present furniture is more inviting.
MANY people move down here with their 'treasures' and decide they want a change, there is not enough room, or they just couldn't choose at that time. Then they put their items into storage and make the decision later. That costs for the moving and for the storage. BUT you are able to postpone the big decision until you decide what lifestyle you will have and sometimes with a small budget you can replace a piece at a time......
My brain hurts - too much thinking for a Friday afternoon - Hope this helped!
One suggestion - important - when packing up boxes, make a list of EVERYTHING in the box and then number the box. - Make a copy of the list and mail it to a neighbor or friend in case you lose your copy. In numbering the boxes, you may then A.) re-use the box in the future for anything; B.) YOU know what's in the box and no one else will; C.) You will know which boxes you will need immediately as they will be a higher number! teehee!
