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Found violin in black case with blue sticker
Jacksonville
Found
listing
Posted
5 months
ago
Description
I found a violin this afternoon around 3:15pm on the Riverwalk by the Main Library on Laura Street in Downtown Jacksonville. It's a full-size violin with a sunburst finish, tucked in a black hard-shell case with a red plush interior. The bow has a bright blue tassel, and there's a tiny dent on the scroll plus a heart-shaped scratch on the back of the instrument. Inside the case lid sits a faded blue sticker that reads 'St. Johns Music.' If you recognize these details, please reply to this listing and I’ll arrange a safe pickup—I want to help reunite it with its owner.
Approximate found location
Jacksonville
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