Thailand fails to curb rampant ivory trade
Written by admin on June 25, 2009 – 5:01 am -by MICHAEL CASEY BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government has failed to crack down on one of the world's largest markets of illegal ivory, allowing vendors to openly sell products that come from African elephants, a conservation group said in a report released Friday. The group TRAFFIC, which monitors trade in wildlife, said that judging by recent seizures of ivory imports and exports and several surveys it has done since 2006, Thailand has surpassed traditional hotspots like Japan and China. Hundreds of venues from five-star hotels to the popular Chatuchak weekend market in the capital, Bangkok — which has by far the biggest markets in the country — were found to be selling tens of thousands of items, from pricey carvings of religious deities... more
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Value of snuff bottles isn’t anything to sniff at
Written by admin on June 25, 2009 – 4:48 am -Throughout history, tobacco has had its own long and varied history. From the middle of the 1600s to the present day, snuff (pulverized tobacco) has had an interesting place in the history of art and world culture. By the 1700s, snuff had become the tobacco product of choice among the elite, and it was seen as a status symbol. Those who took snuff through the nose were thought to be more refined than those members of society who smoked their tobacco. Some of the worldís famous users of snuff included King Louis XIII, King George III and Napoleon. Packaging Snuff Snuff grew in popularity as a result of its associated and beautiful containers, mainly boxes and bottles. Expensive snuff bottles were the mark of the upper classes. By the end of... more
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Antique Furniture Accessories From China
Written by admin on June 19, 2009 – 12:41 am -If you are looking to fill your home with antique gems and provide a viable nest egg for your future then you have many options. There are various styles and eras of antiques just waiting to be explored. The accessories are beautiful and can really add a little decoration to the room. An antique furniture accessory from China may be the perfect addition to your home. All Chinese antiques have a high value that will significantly increase over time. An antique furniture accessory from China will be initially expensive but your return can be doubled in a matter of years, depending on market trends and demand. An antique furniture accessory from China is no different to one of the major pieces of antique furniture that attract so much at auction... more
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