Egyptian Revival Secretary used in "The Proposal"

But Alexander Westerhoff pieces were not just used as background props,  but were part of the actual story line and were selected as such.  Working with Alex, the set designers wrote the pieces history and importance into the scripts.  One of our customers who now is the proud owner of  a Regency Egyptian Revival Secretary (or Breakfront as it was described in “The Proposal”) quips that his piece actually had “a speaking role” as it played the focal point of a scene in which Sandra Bullock orders it to be removed from her rival’s office and brought to hers after she managed to get him fired.

Satinwood Games Table, ca 1795 starred in "The Company Men"

Boston Terrier Doorstops borrowed for "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past"

And finally, not that the directors of “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” needed to actually hire anyone to stare at Matthew McConaughey in his private quarters, but they selected this little group of voyeurs from Alexander Westerhoff to do just that.  We had great fun seeing our kennel of Antique Victorian Boston Terrier Doorstops (which were purchased from an 85 year old Beacon Hill Brahmin’s life long collection) peering at Matthew from his bedside tables and even from  a very inappropriate place in the star’s bathroom which was filmed at the Crane Estate in Ipswich.  But why these dogs?  Rent the movie and you will see that they were the metaphor used for McConaughey and his lovelife.

You may be asking youself…“So, do these Hollywood celebrities (and others) visit Alexander Westerhoff Antiques and do they buy anything?”  I have been known to “kiss and tell” but you’ll have to wait for my next post to get all the juicy details…

until then…Alexander Westerhoff

Victorian Boston Terrier Doorstop used in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past"

On Saturday, December 5th, 11 AM to 8 PM, everyone is invited to join in the Annual Essex Celebration. Enjoy discounts, savings, silent auction and more! There will be caroling troupes, a town-wide raffle for fun and interesting items and services (tickets available at $ 1 each at antique shops and restaurants).

Alexander Westerhoff Antiques at the Old Methodist Church, 18 Eastern Avenue welcomes you all with Seasonal Music, Wine, Nibblies and as a Special Treat our gallery will turn to candlelit from 5PM to 8PM to get you in the Holiday Spirit.

While you are here be sure to bid on our contribution to the Essex Town-Wide Raffle… A Victorian Cast Iron Boston Terrier Door Stop that was used in Matthew McConnaghey’s Bedroom in the locally filmed movie, “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.”

This piece can be seen in the movie trailer for the movie — look on the table to the left of the bed.