Do you have a treasured family heirloom, or something special that has either been handed down to you, or that you will pass down? It doesn't have to be valuable, just treasured. If you have a picture to go with your story that would be nice too.
I have a bureau that was (afaik) bought by my Dad with his first wage packet. It's not valuable, is a bit the worse for wear but is still perfectly functional. I gives me a nice sense of continuation to now use it as my art and modelling desk so it's still in use a good 50+ years after it was bought.