prop hire

metroretro has always been

involved with prop hire,

supplying pieces from stock

for Film, TV, Theatre,

Installation

and Exhibition use.

This is an area of the business

which is to be expanded to

include ultimately the hire of the

warehouse space itself.

Below is a selection of the sort

of things available.

For an exhaustive look

at the stock we recommend

a visit to the warehouse.

	1950s French Jielde light polished steel French industrial light by Jielde

	1950s Mole Richardson spotlight A polished aluminium Mole Richardson studio light with original shutters on height adjustable steel and cast iron stand. The light has been re-fitted with a domestic bulbholder and re-wired with period style braided flex. It retains its original bakelite 'on/off ' switch. Close up image available on request.

	1930s steel factory shelves multi section steel factory shelves with wooden top, originally from a Yorkshire tool factory. polished to a gun metal finished 185cm high x 93cm wide x 27cm deep.

	vintage industrial wooden bobbins extra large oak bobbins from a Yorkshire textile mill, painted ends, 40cm high x 18cm dia ends.small quantity available to hire.

	hardwood plinths We have six of these hardwood plinths, originally used as safe stands, 60-70cm sq x 30cm high

	1950s polished steel tripod stands 1950s sculptors stands on rollers with mahogany tops 30-35cm sq., height adjustable, four available.

	desk props vintage desk fan, typewriter, machinist chairs and factory clock

	stack of vintage luggage A collection of vintage suitcases and trunks is being collected for sale as well as hire

	mannequin group An early 20th C male mannequin grouped with a Victorian cast iron window frame

	double sided station clock with mill rollers a giant station clock together with some of a collection of textile mill fabric drums and a giant spanner

	sculptors steps with platform A set of wooden sculptors steps with raised platform, from a selction of ladders and trestles available to hire

	1930s wooden pigeon holes A substantial set of wooden pigeon holes from a Sheffield tool factory, each compartment has its original hand written label, can be hired accessorised or empty.

	leather horse with cargo chains One of two vintage leather horses used for transporting hides around shoe factories, together with a heavyweight set of iron chains, from a selection of chains, hoists and large old workshop tools

	1920s harp a floor standing harp, only four strings present but a good visual piece.

	1920s French wooden canoe frame A lovely vintage boat frame, can be supplied with oars if required, 350cm long x 75cm at widest point.

	1930s steel museum cabinet Originally from a museum in Manchester this is a very unusual cabinet in that it is made from steel rather than wood. Lockable if required, with a lift up lid. The cabinet has been polished and lacquered.198cm wide.

	1950s sun loungers classic 50s shaped tubular steel framed loungers with canvas seats and teak arm rests, two positions.

	1930s PEL tubular steel chairs polished tubular steel frames with saddle hide slung seats and backs, set of four available

	1930s PEL tubular steel chairs set of four 1930s PEL chairs with polished tubular steel frames and slatted oak seats and backs

finishing touches

tables and desks