Found
Found violins in Hampshire, UK
near the Guildhall
Found
listing
Posted
3 days
ago
Description
I found two old violins in a battered hard case on a bench outside Winchester's Guildhall at about 6:15 p.m. last Tuesday. The case was dusty and the latches a bit rusty, but the varnish on the wood still glowed warm in the streetlamp. One violin has a tiny crack along the rim, the other bears a few light scratches from years of practice. It felt heavy, yet hopeful—like you want to do the right thing for someone who loves making music. I kept the case safe in a nearby spot and hope the owner sees this listing and recognizes the instruments by their wear and the cedar scent.
Approximate found location
near the Guildhall
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