Oak coffee table with inlay found downtown Eau Claire
Description
I found a solid oak coffee table this afternoon around 2:15 pm behind the Copper Mug Coffee Shop on Barstow Street in Eau Claire. It’s a rectangular table, about 48x22 inches, with a warm honey finish and a small shallow drawer with a brass knob. The top has a distinctive circular inlay pattern in the center and there’s a tiny chip on one leg plus a couple of light scratches along the edge—easy to spot. I tucked a green throw blanket over it to keep it safe and posted here in case the owner is looking. I really hope to reunite it with its owner; if you recognize it, describe the exact features and where you last had it to verify ownership.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
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