Antique chair theft from church
Published Date:
09 May 2008
By Staff Copy
A VICAR has condemned the heartless theft of a bishop's chair exactly a year after his church had a jewelled altar cross stolen.
The 17th century carved oak chair was noticed missing from All Saints’ Church in Ripley on Wednesday morning, and could have been taken any time after the Sunday service.
The chair has never been valued, but has been at the church for more than 300 years.
The Rev Stephen Brown said the church was stunned; the chair held great sentimental value, but would fetch little in trade value. “It's sad and despicable really that someone would steal from churches,” he said.
The distinctive chair is made from solid oak, making it too heavy for one person to carry. It is elaborately carved, with two lions supporting a pierced crown with a rose pattern below.
Anyone with information about the latest theft should contact PC Rotchell on 0845 6060247.
The full article contains 156 words and appears in Ripon Gazette newspaper.
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Last Updated:
08 May 2008 12:24 PM
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Source:
Ripon Gazette
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Location:
Harrogate
