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Stanway cameo theft links to London dealer scheme
Lord Stanway seeks the return of the Stanway cameo, a famed three layered sardonyx jewel stolen from Claridge’s on St James Street. Investigator Martin Hewitt interviews suspects including dealer Claridge, assistant Cutler, and collectors Hahn and Woollett, tracing clues from roof access to a trapdoor as a forgery secret erupts.
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Stanway
Hewitt
Europe
London
Mr. Claridge
St. James Street
Marquis of Stanway
British Museum
National Collection
Stanways
Hind
Mr. Cutter
Claridge
Cutler
Lad
Intrances
Mr. Cutler
Lord Stanway
Martin Hewittt
Marquis
Mr. Hewitt
Claridge’s
Joss
Tower of London
Jimmy Marks
Hahn
Deer
Nahn
Wooallett
Brewett
Answed
Newit
Inspector Plummer
Plummer
Mr. Woollett
Charing Cross
Thapdoor
Mr. Chardge
Mr. Charidge
Aline
Stewitt
Plecadiy
Mewttt
Tewte
Mr. Claridge’s Shop. “Mr. Claridge
Trewitt
Clardee
Mr. Wewiltt
Mr. Hewltt
Hewltt
Pal
Thad
Lord Standing's