Lost
Red-brown 4/4 violin with bow, lost near Appleton Museum
Ocala
Lost
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I lost my red-brown 4/4 violin yesterday around 3pm near the Appleton Museum of Art on Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala. It's a well-loved instrument with a glossy finish and a slightly worn chin rest from years of practice. The bow has a faded red ribbon tied around the grip, and the horsehair is a bit frayed, plus a tiny dent on the back near the lower bout. This violin has sentimental value—it's a graduation gift from my uncle, and I'm really hoping to get it back; if you found it, please drop me a line.
Approximate last-seen location
Ocala
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