Many of the things you mention, I had them but I had to leave them in Argentina, things that belonged to my grandparents and even great-grandparents, tools, objects that look like they belong in museums. I was only able to bring back small things, like a little doll of my grandmother's that I always had and that must be about 100 years old by now.
But those things are still there and in my memories always. Scars that when we look at them make us stronger for the learning we have done.
I like having the physical things around me, touching the things my ancestors touched and used. Of course, when that's not possible memories suffice.
When I was there, playing those things took me back to that time. You know, my great-grandfather used to make wine at home and there was the place where he used to make it. Gardening tools, carpentry... very good memories.