Acknowledgements

The Author would like to thank the following people for their assistance and support:

Britarch Mailing List Richard, Emma, Elizabeth and Kate Cranwell Ton Cremers and the Museum Security Network Jenny Doole, IARC Researcher Lynn Gates, Department for Culture Media and Sport Richard and Helena Jaeschke, Independent conservators Connie Lowenthall, Commission For Art Recovery Lynda McLeod, Christie's Archive Angela Spriggs, Archaeology Data Service (AHDS) Stuart and Amanda Thom Tim Wilks, Dissertation Supervisor

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(C) 1999 Andrew Cranwell. Last Revised 31 / 05 / 1999