Antiques Magazine Archive, June 2024

Father’s Day in the UK is a celebration of – you guessed it – fathers. And whilst many dads won’t be overly bothered if they don’t receive a gift from their children, it’s still a nice way to show one’s thanks to a person who hashttps://www.antiques.co.uk/antique/56-Hour-Chronometer been so influential in their lives.

In this article, we’re exploring the origins of Father’s Day, before looking at some dad-friendly antique gift ideas just for you.

DEFRA (the Department of Trade and Rural Affairs) are soon to be updating UK rules regarding items containing, or made of, ivory (but not the walrus).

Read on to explore the current rules, exemptions for dealing in ivory, what to do with ivory that's not exempt, how to check if your item qualifies for exemption, and how to register any antiques that contain ivory.