Henry Gregory

We sell all sorts of decorative antiques at our shop, from ’20s propellers to Art Deco cocktail shakers, and are well-known for our film prop work. We sourced leather cases for the Paddington films and Fantastic Beasts, and created customised pieces for Hugo. They wanted superb condition old-style luggage that looked new. Don’t rush. Antique dealers love history and can usually put an item into the social context of its era, even if they’re just talking about a cocktail shaker. Take time to chat about what you’re buying. It’s fun and you’ll go away not just with an object, but with real knowledge about it.