Sentence examples for valuable heirloom from inspiring English sources

Cubans seem to regard Havana as a valuable heirloom, a lasting symbol of a culture and civilization that is proudly Latin and American and predates Fidel and Che.

As to performing on valuable heirloom instruments: they don't play standard instruments at all, and regularly destroy what they do play on.

Even when she lands in prison after helping an unscrupulous antiques dealer buy a valuable heirloom at bargain prices, she maintains a blithe detachment.

He and Golda marry and have a daughter, Avra, a dedicated kleptomaniac who wanders the Old City of Jerusalem lifting items that catch her eye -- a precious purple geode here, a valuable heirloom spoon there.

Several factors are helping to turn nuclear white elephants into valuable heirlooms.

Valuables, heirlooms, pets and, in two cases, lifetimes of artistic work, remained behind.

They emerge from their homes gripping plastic bags bulging with clothes, valuables, heirlooms, children's toys and photo albums.

Working out what to do with it – not valuables, heirlooms or personal bequests, but everyday life-worn objects and clothing – was, she says, a vital part of coming to terms with his death.

The cello, a valuable family heirloom, was stored in the trunk.

Whatever you do, DON'T try to hold onto something in the hopes of selling or donating it at a later date (unless it's a major antique or valuable family heirloom).

The relevant paperwork includes a spot for residents to list valuables like heirlooms or jewelry they might want workers to keep an eye out for.