About Hoptroff & Lee
We are proud to be an independent small business! We're not large fancy dealers, we just enjoy selling authentic, happy, lovely stuff, all hand-picked, for quirky home decor, collectors, & one-of-a-kind gift-giving!
Find an Aladdin's Cave of ideas at
Antiques in the Alley!
Where are we?
Our shop in Cheyne Lane is a little Dickensian building situated between popular and lively restaurants. Look for
The Cornish Bakery on
High Street and we are in the lane right next to this coffee house. Cheyne Lane is a narrow thoroughfare with lots of history so don't miss it!
Special pick-up facility available to shoppers in this part of town.
Stamford
Hoptroff & Lee is right in the centre of the ancient market town of Stamford. This much-sought after place to live has medieval roots with a later Georgian influence, and has been described as the finest stone town in England. Visit us today for scenic views, unsurpassed architecture and lots of history! We have a variety of independent businesses including ourselves, of course, & you are never far from a coffee shop or a scenic walk
by the river!
OUR PROMISE TO YOU......
QUALITY
Our stock comes only from trusted, reputable traders. Our items are hand-picked, inspected and given a competitive price tag. Our prices are checked regularly to reflect the current market.
PROFESSIONALISM
We offer a friendly and professional service. We always maintain a well-stocked, on-trend shop giving assistance to all our customers.
Our shop is accessible to all persons.
Privacy policy in place.
Please support us by not bringing food and drink into our shop.
Please do not ask for discounts as
our prices are already low.
EXPERTISE
We offer accurate and up to date information to help you choose with confidence. We have a fairly broad knowledge of our subject. Please be assured of honesty and transparency at all times.
Shop Policy & Privacy
Compiled by Corinna Hoptroff (Proprietor)
Updated January 2025
All items are sold as seen. Antique and vintage items are from a bygone era and will always show signs of age and use. An item may not have as long a life as modern items due to its age. Items have not undergone the intense safety scrutiny as newly-manufactured items. All pieces will be checked with you before money is exchanged, unless you have purchased the item remotely in which case we encourage you to ask questions and request further images prior to payment.
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*Please do not ask for discounts as our small business cannot run to these demands, thank you
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RESERVING ITEMS
We do not reserve items. You pay and take the item with you.
We have good reasons for not reserving items.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
RETURNS & REFUNDS
Any return or refund is at our discretion. It is worth noting that we know each of our items very well indeed.
We reserve the right to not issue a refund when:
* the item is not in the same condition as when it left the shop
*you decide you don't like the item or no longer need it.
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Distance Selling Law applies to items purchased remotely
& there are time restrictions
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AGE RESTRICTIONS
Certain items will not be sold to under 18s. This includes knives, tools, cigarette lighters and other tobacciana, mechanical equipment, medical equipment.
Customers under 18 years must have a parent or guardian present and proof of age will be required of all persons in all cases.
Also see below regarding vintage toys.
VINTAGE TOYS
Vintage toys sold in this shop are for collectors only. At Hoptroff & Lee we discourage the sale of vintage toys for, or to, children under the age of 18 as they may contain small parts and sharp pieces that could be dangerous. Unlike modern toys, these items have not undergone rigorous safety tests prior to their second-hand sale and therefore safety cannot be guaranteed. If a person under the age of 18 wishes to purchase a vintage toy from this shop, an adult of 18 years of age or above must be present to receive the appropriate warnings and guidelines. This is a precaution taken at Hoptroff & Lee to ensure safety for customers.
Proof of age of guardian will be required.
VISITING OUR SHOP
​*Everyone is welcome at our shop, it has an accessible entrance and assistance if required.
*We actively discourage buyers from bringing food & drink into the shop in order to protect our stock and fittings.
*Small, well-behaved dogs only please.
* Well-behaved children only please.
*We do not buy in items at present but we can advise you
*In the unlikely event of an accident occurring on our shop premises, this MUST be reported AT THE TIME of the accident so that the necessary action can be taken and an accident report completed.
PRIVACY POLICY
To​ comply with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), we do not store customer details. Any previous records have been destroyed. We can take a phone number (if requested by the customer) for contact within 24 hours only after which all details are destroyed. You may invite us to contact you by using our form on the "Contact Us" page of this website, or by emailing us, or using Whatsapp. Again, all details of the query are deleted automatically when we have dealt with your enquiry. No information of any kind relating to customer details, queries or sale details is stored in any part of our Stamford shop or computer/mobile phone system. We do not possess or operate any software that enables us to keep any such records. Your details are not passed or sold to any third party. Any conversation is treated with the utmost confidence and not relayed to other staff or customers. Should you see your own personal image in any of our website photographs or any social media video/image initiated by Hoptroff & Lee, you can ask us to remove it at any time.