California blanket ban on all ivory sales enforced 30 April 2012 THE State of California has recently begun to strictly enforce a law banning the sale of ivory regardless of age. Dealers and auctioneers offering antiques made from ivory or including ivory among their constituent parts have had merchandise seized. International
Rhino horn sales under the new rules – what is the effect? 26 March 2012 THE new ‘emergency guidance’ banning the export of worked rhinoceros horn appeared to have a limited effect at the first sale since it was introduced without notice on March 12. News
Rhino horn restrictions to include all ‘worked’ items 19 March 2012 RESTRICTIONS surrounding the export of rhino horn from countries within the European Union have been further tightened to include all items, whether or not they have been ‘worked’. News
Ban on rhino horn comes into force immediately 21 February 2011 THE ban on selling rhino horn trophies, scheduled for introduction over the next couple of months, has been brought into force with immediate effect. News
EU set to outlaw mounted rhino horn sales 07 February 2011 THE European Commission is expected to act shortly to halt the sale of all Victorian and Edwardian mounted rhinoceros horn.
UK restricts rhino horn exports with immediate effect 20 September 2010 THE government are to refuse nearly all future applications for the export of old rhinoceros horn sold in the UK.
Export ban expected for rhino trophies 23 August 2010 ATG has learnt that the government is seriously considering withdrawing export licences for much of the old rhinoceros horn sold in the UK.
Antique Rhino Horn: The Rules 23 August 2010 MOST antiques that include the “parts and derivatives” of endangered species enjoy an exemption from CITES controls known as the “worked item” derogation.
Rhino horn debate steps up a gear 16 August 2010 A RESPECTED Asian art specialist has defended the sale of rhinoceros horn libation cups at auction.
Auctioneer faces jail and huge fine over birds’ eggs 15 March 2010 ONE of the North East’s best-known auctioneers faces a substantial fine and a possible prison sentence after being charged over the sale of an Edwardian collection of birds’ eggs.
Follow us on:
