£30k flagons stolen from museum

By Gareth Dennison
Published 10th Apr 2013, 13:19 BST
Updated 9th Jan 2017, 05:19 BST
THIEVES broke a window to steal a pair of 18th century silver flagons worth £30,000 from Clifton Park Museum.

The George III jugs — measuring 36.5cm tall and weighing 116oz in total — were taken on Tuesday (9).

They were made by Tudor and Leader in 1781. The side of each is engraved “The Gift of Mrs Mary Bellamy, Late of Rotherham.”

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A police spokesman said: “If you were in the area at the time, saw anything suspicious or have been offered the flagons please contact us.”

Call 101 quoting incident 16 of April 9, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.