Brown violin in red-lined case
Description
I lost my brown Stentor Student II violin yesterday around 3pm near Park Street in Bristol. It's a 4/4 violin with a warm honey-brown varnish and a small dent on the scroll. The case is a black rectangular hard case with a bright red velvet lining, and the bow has a faint blue tassel on the grip. There's a tiny green sticker on the inside lid that says 'Bristol Strings Shop'; that sticker is one-of-a-kind. This instrument means a lot to me; it was a gift from my teacher, and I really need it back to keep practicing. If anyone found it around the Tesco Express area on Park Street or near the University of Bristol, please get in touch.
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