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 […]
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23rd February 2017 /
WHY HAS THE ANTIQUES WORLD CHANGED?
WHY HAS THE ANTIQUES WORLD CHANGED? The first question to ask is, do you think the antiques world has changed? From my own experience, I can only say yes and beyond all recognition as to when I started collecting over 35 years ago and entering the trade some 27 years ago, I also think the […]
3rd February 2017 /
IS THE ANTIQUE TRADE DEAD?
IS THE ANTIQUE TRADE DEAD? I recently read an article by Judith Miller asking if Ikea killed the antiques trade. After thinking about this for a couple of weeks I have come to the conclusion, that whilst they haven’t helped the antiques trade, I do not think you can blame it on them. The first […]