antique

Irvine stops to point out some Imagineering crafted grates, which hide utilities with astrological flourishes, and says she scoured antique shops from “Pasadena to Temecula” looking for items that would fit.

A grandmother said she has been "blown away" after viewing previously unseen footage from her wedding almost 60 years ago, found by a film student in an antiques shop.

Still, the Argentine immigrant, who owns a fine French antiques shop in West Adams, remained hopeful.

Searching through the remnants of his old tools - from a power saw to antique hand tools - Mr Michell said material things can be replaced.

Some buildings still have antique drainpipes and guttering - often an important design feature - which can overflow in heavy rain, sometimes damaging interiors as well as exteriors.