Brass house keys on black leather keychain
Description
I lost my brass house keys on a black leather keychain yesterday around 3pm outside Café Du Monde on Decatur Street near Jackson Square in New Orleans. The set sits on a black leather keychain with two metal keys; one has a red plastic cap and the other is plain, but there’s a small brass saxophone charm on the loop. The keychain is a bit worn and has a tiny dent from a fall last winter. It has sentimental value—it's the key to my apartment and my bike lock, and it was a gift from my mom. I’d really appreciate getting it back; I’m hoping someone picked it up or handed it in nearby.
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