Lost
Sunburst violin with blue bow wrap, lost in Charleston
Charleston
Lost
listing
Posted
about 2 months
ago
Description
Yesterday around 3pm I misplaced my sunburst Yamaha V5 4/4 violin near the Market Street entrance to the City Market in Charleston. It’s in a black hard-shell case with a red plush interior, and there’s a small dent along the back edge from a minor stumble last winter. The bow has a distinctive light-blue grip wrap, and there’s a tiny sticker with my initials 'JP' on the inside of the lid. This violin means a lot to me; it was a gift from my late aunt and helped me through some tough times. If anyone found it, please reach out here—I’m really hoping to get it back soon.
Approximate last-seen location
Charleston
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