Historic objects stolen from Sheffield's Kelham Island Museum
The historic objects, which include metalwork dating back to 1773, were taken from Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield on Sunday.
It is believed to have been a "carefully planned theft", a spokesperson for the trust which runs the museum said.Display cases were damaged during the raid, which took place at 06:45 BST, police said. In total, 12 objects relating to metalworking in the city were stolen, including items which were on loan from Sheffield Assay Office.
Four sculptures - of a duckling, a heron, a dragonfly and a kingfisher - made by Jason Heppenstall from stainless steel cutlery.
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