The glasses and display case are beautiful. It’s really taught decision. For some strangers it’s not that worth, not even close to what it could be to you based on the history of all these family heirlooms.
...they could fix up the piece nicely for about $500
I would probably try to restore it myself. I do understand they charge that much since, as a carpenter, I know it’s a lot of work.
It slid down and crushed the lower shelves, two of them dropping to completely obliterate the entire collection of crystal wine glasses, all except for a few...
😱! Problem solved!
At the end I would keep the glasses and the furniture as well, as long as it’s useful. I say keep the remaining glasses, not the broken once 😆. You did the right decision.
If you're good with wood, then you can do it yourself for a lot less. But that's not my strength. Yes, the bones of it were donated to someone who planned to restore it; I would never have thrown it away.