Antiquities Questionnaire

Please mark answers with an X. If your answer to question one is no please post me a reply.

    1. Have you ever dealt with antiquities (bought, sold or auctioned)?
    YES_ NO_
    2. Have you ever dealt with un-provenanced antiquities?
    YES __ NO __ Do not wish to disclose __
    3. Have you accepted antiquities from outside of the UK?
    YES __ NO __ Do not wish to disclose __
    4. If YES, then roughly what percentage come from a foreign source?
    Under 10% _ 10%-20% __ 20%-30% _
    30%-40%
    __ 40%-50% __ Over 50% _
    5. Will any of these items be from outside of Europe?
    YES __ NO __ Do not wish to disclose __
    6. Have you ever encountered difficulties dealing with antiquities?
    YES_ NO_
    7. Do you feel that there are enough specialised police services that can deal with antiquities thefts?
    YES __ NO __ Unsure / Don't Know __
    8. Do you feel that the UNIDROIT regulations, if ever accepted into the UK, will affect trade in antiquities?
    YES __ NO __ Unsure / Don't Know __
    9. Do you believe that the new 'Due Diligence' Code will be harmful to the antiquities trade?
    YES __ NO __ Unsure / Don't Know
    10. Would you like to comment upon any issues you have had concerning antiquities?



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