It is a sad fact that dials are stolen from time to time. If you
hear of a theft, please if possible make sure it is reported immediately to
the Police, and let me know the
details, including the date, police station, crime reference number, and
owner’s contact. We have been able in the recent past to help with the
return of dials to their owners, by providing the Police with photos and
detailed descriptions. I can also get the details placed on the
Police’s own Art and Antiques Register of stolen items.
Sometimes you may see a dial in an antique shop or in an auctioneer’s
catalogue, and wonder if it may have been stolen. There are two things
you can do:
1. Let me know what details you can (type, shape, size, maker, date, other inscriptions ...). I can easily check whether it is one of our registered dials, and if so I can contact the seller.
2. You can look for yourself on our list of dials that are known or believed to have been stolen – just click: [here]. Again, if you think you have located one of these dials, please let me know.