SET- Speaking part 2 : Describe an old object which your family has kept for a long time by Martin

Describe an old object which your family has kept for a long time.
You should say
- what the object is
- where it came from
- how long it has been in your family
- and why your family has kept it.

 

Today I'd like to talk about an old sword that my family has kept for several years.

 

This is a sword that was once used by a general in Argentine history. It is a very long sword, about 1 meter in length, its blade is slightly curved and it's made of pure steel, so it's quite heavy. It probably wasn't used to kill people because it is not sharp at all, so I guess it was used only to guide troops during battles.

 

Since my father likes collecting old objects as a hobby, he purchased this sword at an antique store about 30 years ago. I'm not sure how much he paid for it, but I believe he had a good deal on it. Ever since he bought it, it's been hanging on our living room's wall for decoration. This sword certainly looks great and it somehow gives our home a sense of power and protection, so maybe this is the main reason why we've kept it all this time.

 

When I was a kid, I would sometimes borrow this sword from my dad so that I could play with it and pretend to be a general. Whenever I hold this sword, I feel powerful and confident; it's just amazing!