The Insurance Times reported today that Zurich are offering a £25,000 reward for the safe return of a historical artifact. The piece in question is one of the rarest complete examples of metalwork in the country dating back to the 1400’s and usually resides in The Stockwood Discovery Centre a museum in Luton. It is inscribed with the words ‘My Lord Wenlock’ and carries the relevant coat of arms, It’s conection with Royalty makes it all the more topical with the Jubilee weekend approaching.

Zurich who insure the piece have come out declaring that its “… no just about writing a cheque. Ultimately Zurich want to assist the museum’s efforts to get the jug back where it belongs, and so that it can be enjoyed by future generations”.

Lets hope the Jug turns up and in one piece and certainly not on ebay next to the all the Olympic torches.

Alistair