Just before Christmas 2018, the UK government passed through the Bill confirming the ban on the sale of all ivory (with exceptions).
It was originally thought that this would come into force during the summer of 2019, once the government had put in place all the technical backup to make it work. This has now been delayed until the end of 2019, probably November or December, but this could easily get pushed back further if they do not have the computer systems set up to handle the volume of work that will be generated.
A spokesman from the department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) commented on the timing of the enforcement of the law and said: “Time is required to make sure the ban can be implemented effectively and robustly. Secondary legislation is required to do this, an online registration system needs to be developed and guidance to be issued. It is critical that all of these elements are in place before the ban can be put into effect.”
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ANTIQUE DUTCH ORNATE SILVER PLATED WEDDING CASKET
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ANTIQUE SHEFFIELD PLATE CHILDS CHAMBER STICK
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ANTIQUE CAMPAIGN ROLL UP CHESS BOARD
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ANTIQUE PAUL STORR SILVER GILT CUP & COVER
£7,950.00 -
ANTIQUE BOXED SET OF CHINESE CARVED IVORY COUNTERS
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ANTIQUE MINIATURE GERMAN BONE SIDE TABLE
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ANTIQUE MINIATURE BONE CHESS TABLE & CHESS SET
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ANTIQUE ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY AND SADELI-WARE GAMES BOX
£1,850.00
WILLIAM LIONEL WYLLIE RA
William Lionel Wyllie R.A. is considered by many to be the leading British marine artist of his period, his work is in the Royal collection and the Tate.
ANTIQUE CHESS SETS
So often one sees articles on the history of chess and frankly, to a chess collector it is probably the last thing on his/her mind.
STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURES
In Staffordshire during the middle of the last century there were many small pot banks churning out hundreds of different models, covering such themes as Royalty,
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Hello,
Welcome to 2019! I expect this to be a turbulent year with Brexit (or not) on the horizon and the ban on the sale of ivory coming into force in the summer, (now put back to the end of the year)! Read my blog here
But, I am sure that the antiques trade will continue to do well and I will certainly be continuing to locate the finest and rarest antiques I can to offer you. I will be changing the stock in the showroom on a more regular basis, so keep checking if popping by.
Please remember that the Emsworth showroom is normally only open by appointment at the moment, so please contact me if you wish to view anything there.
19th January 2019
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