Importing antique swords previously exported from the UK for reimport

Hi there, I have several antique swords which I purchased from the UK and imported to my home country which is a British Overseas Territory and I am a UK passport holder. I wish to bring the swords back into the UK to have them valued and possibly sold. Do I have to declare them on entry at the airport or what is the best way to manage this? Thanks!! Peter

Hi,
You must tell customs about (‘declare’) goods:

• if you go over your personal allowances for Great Britain for Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) or for Northern Ireland
• that are banned or restricted
• that you plan to sell or use in a business

Please see below links for more information.
Bringing goods into the UK for personal use
Bringing commercial goods into Great Britain in your baggage
Thank you.