[mass55th]

Another problem that regularly arises with historical items that are auctioned, is that they are barred from leaving the UK if the auction winner lives in another country. This is the most recent item banned from export. This link is to The History Blog, which may take a while to load if you want to view the story.

Export Barred on Roundel Manuscript Gifted to Queen Elizabeth I

A while back, singer Kelly Clarkson bid on a turquoise ring that belonged to Jane Austin, and it was banned from leaving the UK.

Jane Austen ring to stay in the UK after export ban

They can't ban the bidders, so they do the next best thing, they ban the export of the items they don't want leaving the country.

[kearnyirish2]

Brazil did that with Pele, so he couldn’t be drafted by European leagues.

True story!