Sidmouth: Police appeal after 18-carat jewellery, antique silverware stolen in Budleigh burglary

By Will Goddard

14th Jan 2022 | Local News

Police are appealing for information after several 'distinctive and sentimental items', including jewellery and antique silverware, were stolen in a burglary on Copp Hill Lane in Budleigh Salterton.

The suspect is believed to have forced entry into the property between 12pm on Monday 27 December and 4.15pm on Friday 31 December.

Items stolen

The items stolen include:

an 18-carat gold ring with a large oval sapphire and two diamonds (pictured);

a platinum ring with three diamonds;

an 18-carat gold bracelet;

an 18-carat gold circular 3cm locket with ornate engraving on the front and initials engraved on the back;

an 18-carat brooch in the shape of a bow, approx. 3cm studded with pearls;

a pair of knot-style earrings;

an 18-carat gold circular pendant, 2.5cm diameter, with fine gold bar across the centre studded with pearls;

a set of silver earrings with opal;

a pendant of a Spanish silver doubloon set in 18-carat gold, approx. 3.5 cm, on an 18-carat gold link chain (pictured);

Antique silverware which includes a jug with decorative engraving (pictured), fluted bowl (pictured), lipped sauce boat, silver engraved pepper pot (pictured), two salt bowls on shaped legs and silver salt spoons (one pictured).