what to do with?

Ian · 10th September 2025, 08:47 PM

Tim,

I have many such items from SE Asia that were collected decades ago, before the current emphasis on the ivory trade. Many of my items are 19th C, but not worth the exorbitant costs of getting them certified. Most will be handed down in my family for the foreseeable generations. Some of the more expensive and obviously old examples I will try to sell via auction within Australia only. International sales are out of the question.

I believe that those who live in the EU can sell ivory items within the EU. That's what I have gleaned from some of the European auction houses' policies.

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10th September 2025, 08:47 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,469	Tim, I have many such items from SE Asia that were collected decades ago, before the current emphasis on the ivory trade. Many of my items are 19th C, but not worth the exorbitant costs of getting them certified. Most will be handed down in my family for the foreseeable generations. Some of the more expensive and obviously old examples I will try to sell via auction within Australia only. International sales are out of the question. I believe that those who live in the EU can sell ivory items within the EU. That's what I have gleaned from some of the European auction houses' policies.