Leon wrote:
"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.

Yes, in terms of quality it merely needs to be durable to survive, or
even if it is not, the family just needs to take care of it.

A friend has a keeping box that has been in his family for more than
a century. It is quite crude, but it is also a family heirloom.

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