Hand-painted ceramic lighthouse figurine, blue and white
Description
I lost my hand-painted ceramic lighthouse figurine yesterday around 3pm near Lighthouse Park on Main Street in Bayfield, WI. It's about 6 inches tall, white with blue vertical stripes, a glossy glaze, and there's a tiny hairline crack along the base. A copper-colored anchor charm is tucked under the base, and there's a faint cursive signature on the back. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and has sentimental value. If anyone found it around the park, the sidewalk near the lighthouse gift shop, or the Bayfield marina area, please let me know. I'd really appreciate getting it back.
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