Here they are seen on CCTV walking into Ian Butchoff's shop next door.
They were English, quite confident, making normal conversation and appeared to be used to visiting antiques shops. The woman is thought to have been carrying an empty printer box.
Apparently undeterred by security cameras, one of them tried to distract the staff while the other tried to remove the item from a cabinet. Fortunately the attempted theft was noticed by Chris Radford of Patrick Sandberg, who then ejected the couple from the premises.
Anyone who sees the couple or has any information is asked to contact the police, quoting the crime reference 5624926/07.
Beware this opportunist couple
DEALERS are being asked to look out for the couple, pictured here, who attempted to steal a tea caddy from Patrick Sandberg Antiques in London’s Kensington Church Street on November 28.