When the "heirloom piece" line is crossed.
"C&S" wrote in message
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Meaning #2: something that has been in a family for generations
Therefore, by corrolary, an heirloom but be of high quality, and have
aesthetic appeal which is able to transcend periodic trends. To me that
generally means classic design elements.
It may only have a practical usefulness or simply sentimental value.
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