Items of silverware and jewellery of "national importance" have been stolen from Court Barn Museum in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.
Among the items taken were objects created by designer and architect CR Ashbee, one of the pioneers of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Police said the burglary happened between 23:30 GMT and 23:40 GMT on Monday.
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