Thanks...thats what I thought just wasn't sure if the law had changed,I seem to recall a case some years ago of somebody finding a painting (or could have been a ceramic pot or something) and taking it,turned out it was worth a few bob and the next thing was the original owner finding out and getting old bill involved.
Should I be lucky enough to spot something in a skip (and like the op I do tend to have a gander) I think I'll knock the owners door.....or sneak back at midnight![]()