Sunburst 4/4 violin in black case
Description
I lost my sunburst Stentor 4/4 violin yesterday around 3pm outside the Fredericksburg Train Station on Hanover Street. The violin is in a black hard case with a bright red velvet lining; there’s a tiny dent on the scroll and a moon sticker on the back of the neck—easy to spot if you know what to look for. It still smells faintly like rosin, and the chin rest is a bit worn from practice. It has huge sentimental value—it was a gift from my grandmother and really meant a lot to my daughter, who’s been practicing for her first recital. If anyone found it, please reach out; I’d be forever grateful to get it back.
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