Violin in black case found near Save Mart, Marysville
Description
I found a violin in a black hard-shell case this afternoon around 3:15 pm behind the Save Mart on C Street in Marysville. It's a 1/2 size instrument with a dark mahogany finish, a few light scratches on the back, and a brass chin rest. The case has a purple strap wrapped around the handle and a small scuff along the bottom edge; inside there's a label that reads 'Stentor Student II' and a white rosin bag tucked in the pocket. It looks well-used but in decent condition, and I'd love to reunite it with its owner if you can verify specifics like the bow wood and any identifying marks.
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