Four Items were stolen from a MBSGB member here in England on or about 16th April 2009.

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Herewith details of the stolen boxes, and photos.

The stolen Monopol is a 12.5 inch disc model with edge drive, it had one foot detached at time of theft, so will either appear with three feet, three feet and a loose one, or with one of the four feet attached differently from the other three.  Maximum of one disc was taken with it. See photographs



 

 

 
The Paillard has a water stain on the lid, and a mechanical fault: it appears to 'jump' one of the airs, the first one, I believe.  I was also advised not to wind it too much as it is missing some important part relating to that. As you have already circulated, it is believed to be a marriage, and you can see where hinges have been moved.

The Ducommun Girod 's comb has one repaired tooth, somewhere around the middle.

The modern singing bird box is about 15 cms by about 9 cms (from memory), in a plain dark bluish-grey colour, which had a pearly/speckled effect - a bit like granite - and trimmed with brass. There is a small clock dial on the front vertical face; the clock was not working as it needs a battery.  The lid which opens is of the same material and colour as the rest of the box.
 

 
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