Knives and ivory stolen in 'targeted burglary'

A knife that looks like a dagger with a silver coloured blade and rope handle lying next to a leather sheath.Image source, Bailiwick Law Enforcement
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Guernsey Police said the items had been stolen in a "targeted burglary" of a vacant property in the Castel

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Knives, ivory ornaments and a historic telescope have been stolen from a vacant house in Guernsey.

Guernsey Police said the ten ivory items, several knives, a glass paperweight, two vases, and an iron field telescope had been stolen from the Castel home in a "targeted burglary".

The force said it had asked local and UK militaria dealers and auction houses whether the items had been presented to them, but the items had not been traced.

Officers asked anyone who had seen the items or been offered them for sale to come forward.

Seven white ivory ornaments including an elephant and sculpted figures and a black elephant ornament are on display on a glass shelf. Image source, Bailiwick Law Enforcement
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Guernsey Police said ten pieces of ivory had been stolen

They said the ivory pieces included two elephants, an owl, a bookmark, a pair of boots and five male figures.

Also stolen were a multi-coloured paperweight, a red glass vase, a blue china vase and the telescope which is thought to originate from World War Two, they added.

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