William George, an online-only auctioneer which ceased trading antique ivory in 2017, is setting up a group called Auctioneers Against Ivory for auctioneers considering their own antique ivory strategies.
“As we await the results of Defra’s consultation, we are at a tipping point and wanted to stimulate the conversation among dealers and auctioneers,” said Robin Gray, sales director at William George.
“William George & Co does not sell ivory or endangered wildlife products,” said Gray, “but this is not enough to combat an ever-growing problem.”