Which is the oldest thing in your house?

I developed an interest in antiques after writing around 50 articles on antique furniture for a client. After completing the fiftieth article and breathing a sigh of relief, I wondered about my own house. "Which is the oldest thing here?" I asked my Mom, and she said, "I am the oldest thing." "Well, you are a human being," I replied. "Not a thing!" Come to think of it, I don't have anything that is really old. We sold everything when we shifted house, and everything here is brand new. I felt a bit disappointed when I realized that. Isn't it charming to have something really old in your house that has been cherished for years and years and years? Something that seems to have a soul and can tell stories of what happened years ago? Does this remind you of something really old that you own? Cheers and happy Mylotting