Silver Yamaha flute with engraved initials
Description
I was practicing at home when I stopped for a quick coffee yesterday around 3pm in Albany, outside a cafe on State Street near the Capitol, and realized my silver Yamaha flute was missing. It’s a student model with a silver-plated head joint, light scratches along the body, and a small dent near the foot joint. The case is black with a velvet lining and has a slight coffee stain on the outside; there are initials 'EL' engraved on the lip plate. It has sentimental value — it was a gift from my grandmother, and I’m really worried about it. If anyone saw it, email me at [email protected]; I’m hoping to get it back soon.
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