Saturday was a great day for our Christmas-in-July sale, and it continues today, July 13, 2025. We wanted to share this delightful Musical Santa Face singing Jingle Bells from the 1960s, which is part of our recent collection. It’s 11″ tall and 8″ wide.
Remember, our Christmas-in-July Sale offers 20% off storewide this weekend. Just remind us at the counter.
And yes, we here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
This weekend, July 12-13, 2025, is Christmas-in-July in historic downtown Havre de Grace. Of course, BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL has a huge variety of gift ideas and more, and our Christmas Collections continue to grow.
Our featured image is a 5-record series of GREMLIN stories. These are children’s stories on 33 RPM recordings with the storybooks read by the Gremlins – all in pristine condition. These are a real find!
Above is a 45 RPM recording of The Unicorn plus What’s in an Elephant’s Trunk, Tippy the Tiger, and Lenny the Leopard. This is part of the Peter Pan recordings.
In a different direction, we just received the 6-piece AVON Mini-Duck Collection. They are painted cast iron – quite beautiful.
Need we say more? We invite you to check us out for our storewide Christmas-in-July Sale and receive 20% off. Just remind us when you check out at the counter.
In the meantime, you know we’re here – and we’re watchin’ for ya.
Need to think ‘cool ‘? Let your imagination take you to a cool December day. Then stop by and Shop at participating stores for Havre de Grace’s Christmas in July on Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, 2025. Here at Bahoukas Antique Mall, we’ll have 20% OFF – just ask when you check out!
We’ve received a wonderful Christmas Collection – most of it in perfect condition. This is just a sampling.
Whether you’re ready to add to your own Christmas Collection, or to find a special gift for someone, we invite you to visit Bahoukas Antique Mall and take advantage of our 20% off sale – Friday and Saturday ONLY (July 12-13, 2025).
Don’t forget – we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
The butter knife has a most interesting history. It also offers a look into various countries and their cultures. Enjoy this digest version of Butter Knife Trivia.
We have a large selection of butter knives. Pictured here are several sterling silver pieces.
One interesting story tells us that Cardinal Richelieu was the first to create the butter knife.
According to Today in Science (a website I use quite often to find some arbitrary scientific topic for my daily blog) today, 13 May, is the day in 1637 that the table knife was created by Cardinal Richelieu of France.
from ScienceLENS.co.NZ
… The story goes that Cardinal Richelieu got irritated by the brutish behaviour of men at the dining tables of the time, stabbing their daggers (which doubled as table cutlery) into chunks of meat and other food, or into the table, for that matter, if they needed their hands free. And even worse was their despicable habit of using the sharp daggers to pick their teeth at the end of the meal. To put an end to this behaviour, he ordered his kitchen staff to file off the sharp points of all the house knifes. The idea caught on, and it wasn’t long before this new style of rounded table knife became a trendy dinner accessory in upperclass French households.
The butter serving knife sits with the butter dish. It usually has a pointy end and is meant for someone to poke a piece of butter pat and place it on a bread plate and then return to the butter dish. The butter spreader which sits at each place setting and has a rounded end, is used to spread the butter at each individual place setting. The little cut out in the knife is to prevent the bread from tearing, and the butter doesn’t stick to the knife for an easy spread. Sometimes there is a little cut out in the butter serving knife as well which in that case it is just so the butter doesn’t stick to the knife for an easy transfer.
from silversuperstore.com
Now you are a butter knife trivia expert! Please stop by and see our collection as you browse our shop and also view our Havre de Grace History MuZeum collection. We’re here … and yessirree… we’re watchin’ for ya!
We’ve posted on our Facebook Page, but we haven’t added a blog post. So here’s the info on our latest collections of POGS, Power Rangers, and yes, even Smokey the Bear!
Do you wonder what the heck are POGS?
Here’s a brief description:
Milk caps is a children’s game played with flat circular cardboard milk caps. Players make a stack of these caps, and take turns to drop a heavier “slammer” object onto it, causing the caps to be disrupted.
from WIKIPEDIA
Each player keeps any face-up caps and is to restack the face-down caps, repeating the process until none land face-down, at which point the player who collected the most caps wins the game of milk caps.
The game is also known as Pogs, under which name it was sold commercially in the 1990s. The name originates from Pog, a brand of juice made from passionfruit, orange, and guava; the use of the juice’s caps to play the game preceded the game’s commercialization.
Here’s another video explaining ‘how to play POGS’
The concept of POGS was originally a way to teach math!
The 1990s revival is credited to Blossom Galbiso, a teacher and guidance counselor who taught at Waialua Elementary School in Oahu. In 1991, Galbiso introduced the game she had played as a girl to a new generation of students, incorporating milk caps into her fifth grade curriculum as a way of teaching math and as a non-violent alternative to other popular schoolyard games, such as dodgeball. The game spread from Oahu’s North Shore, and by early 1992, Stanpac Inc., a Canadian packaging company that had been manufacturing the milk caps distributed by Haleakala Dairy on Maui (the same caps that were collected by Galbiso for her class), was printing millions of milk caps every week for shipment to the Hawaiian island chain. The game spread to the mainland, first surfacing in California, Texas, Oregon, and Washington before spreading to the rest of the country. By 1993, the previously obscure game of milk caps, which had almost been forgotten, was played throughout the world.
from WIKIPEDIA
Along with pogs and slammers, many other accessories were added, including unique POGS.
In addition to the amazing collection of POGS, we’ve also received a large assortment of Power Rangers figures, temporary tattoos, boxer shorts (yes, underwear), and more.
Even SMOKEY the BEAR has his own line of temporary tattoos.
These collections are the latest in George’s COLLECTION of COLLECTIONS! Stop by soon and find some fun items to add to your collection or to help someone start a new collection. We’re here … and yep, we’re watchin’ for ya!
Behind-the-scenes updates at BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL in Havre de Grace can often be as intriguing as the variety of items that end up on our shelves.
Recently, we received a beautiful collection of stunning Waterford Crystal. To be sure, the photos do NOT do justice to this amazing glassware. Stop by and see this for yourself.
At the same time, you’ll notice two huge showcases that George not only managed to muscle into the store, but – amazingly – to maneuver space for them. If you’ve been in our store, you know how amazing this is!
They are now fully stocked with a wide range of beautiful glassware, art pieces, figurines, and much more. (We thank a couple of guys who also happened by and offered a hand! As we’ve shared many times, we have great customers and friends!)
Another unique look behind-the-scenes is this short clip of George rewinding an old movie that he has just digitized for his Havre de Grace History MuZeum located in the shop at Bahoukas.
You are encouraged to stop by and enjoy our local history, our filled-to-the-ceiling antiques and collectibles, and to chat with George about … well, everything! We’re here, and we’re watchin’ for ya!
At BAHOUKAS, it’s always a challenge to showcase the many unique items in our store. These shelves are much easier to show in photos than to explain the individually wonderful discoveries on our shelves.
This beautiful pair of wood-carved fish would look great sitting in a prominent spot in nearly any decor.
You really do have to take time to browse the many shelves from the ceiling to the floor! We’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya.
Here at BAHOUKAS, we have a beautiful selection of carved elephants, as well as two sets of bookends featuring carved elephants. They are majestic, bringing luck, energy, wisdom, and knowledge.
Many people believe elephant figures with trunks UP bring luck to your home. But those with trunks DOWN are not unlucky, they store luck and energy.
White is considered an auspicious colour and it denotes peace and purity. Thus, one can keep a white elephant in the house to attract good fortune and luxury to the home.
from housing.com
| Type and colours of elephant figurine | Significance |
| White elephant | Richness, luxury, wealth |
| Red elephant | Fame and recognition |
| Black elephant | Prosperity and success |
| Green elephant | Good luck and power |
| Trunk in the upward direction | Fortune, success |
| Trunk in the downward direction | Longevity, fertility and stability |
| Elephant standing on rear legs | Power, protection |
| Two elephants crossing their trunks | Bonding, friendship |
| Two elephants with one of them without tusk | Healthy relationship between males and females |
| Three elephants | Peaceful family life |
| Elephants holding crystal ball | Will help to bring harmony and balance in one’s life |
| A proud elephant standing on coins | Symbolises power, wisdom, wealth and protection of the home |
| Elephant with a baby elephant | Protection and nurturing nature |
above chart taken from a great article found on HOUSING.COM
So stop by BAHOUKAS soon and choose an elephant to bring good fortune to your home or office. We’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
You know that Bahoukas Antique Mall has a huge variety of … unique items. This week, we feature a beautifully mounted deer head, a deer skull with antlers, and mounted deer antlers. Maybe you have a cabin in the woods and would like to include one of these. Or possibly you have a rec room you’d like to add antlers – or even the mounted deer head.
Antlers are extensions of an animal’s skull found in members of the Cervidae (deer) family. Antlers are a single structure composed of bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue, skin, nerves, and blood vessels. They are generally found only on males, with the exception of reindeer/caribou. Antlers are shed and regrown each year and function primarily as objects of sexual attraction and as weapons.
FROM WIKIPEDIA
You also might enjoy this article offering 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Deer Antlers.
Whether it’s a novelty to display, or a ‘conversation piece,’ these deer items are quite stunning. Stop by today and see these WhoZwhatsIts! We’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Here at Bahoukas Antique Mall, we’ve acquired a few nice wooden toy vehicles. From a large truck (flat bed) to several small vehicles, these wooden toys are perfect for children. Our collection includes a cement mixer, tractor, several cars, a pick-up truck, and more. Some of the toys are made by The Montgomery Schoolhouse Inc of Vermont.
… Apart from the aesthetic appeal, wooden toys have numerous benefits over their plastic counterparts.
from MOSAIC MONTESSORI
They are sustainable, eco-friendly and non-toxic, prioritizing your child’s safety and well-being. Plus, wooden toys are known to encourage open-ended, imaginative play, which can help develop your child’s creativity and problem-solving skills. The freedom to explore and learn at their own pace makes this type of toy an ideal choice for Montessori-based educational systems.
Here are 8 reasons for giving wooden toys to young children for play:
Read more by CLICKING HERE for the article from the blog LOVERY.com
Stop by soon and take a peek at these wonderfully made wooden toys. You know we’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Are you still searching for the perfect Father’s Day Gift for a dad who has everything? We’ve purchased an amazing collection of many Star Wars Figures and Games – most never opened! The games are complete, and the Episode I action-packed card game has never been opened. Below is a sample of the amazing collection:
Stop by and look up – or just ask about this amazing addition to our Star Wars Collection. Whether for Dad, yourself, or your favorite collector friend, you will want to see these amazing figures and board games.
You know we’re here – 7 days a week – and we’re watchin’ for ya!
As you know, our ‘collector of collections’ is always hunting for new treasures you may like. Have you been in lately? It’s a perfect time to stop in and search for an addition to your personal collection, to start a collection, or to find a gift for someone else’s collection. Here’s a sampling – only a ‘sampling!’
You’ll also find record albums, lighters, books, nautical decor, viewfinders, dishware and kitchen utensils, doilies, sports memorabilia, and character glasses. That’s just a few suggestions. Don’t forget our Beer MuZeum! And while you’re here, take some time to browse our cases of HdG collectibles (not for sale) in our Havre de Grace History MuZeum cases.
Don’t forget that we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
The year seems to be moving along quickly. Mother’s Day is this Sunday (May 11)! We’re sharing a few ideas if you want something unique for ‘mom.’ From beautiful stained glass to exquisite vases, jewelry to lamps, art to teapots, we have some fun Mother’s Day treasures.
We also have vintage antiques, Pyrex and FireKing, etched glassware, and crystal. Stop in this week and find that perfect gift for that special ‘mom’ in your life!
You know we’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Here at Bahoukas Antique Mall, we have a delightful selection of nautical decor to decorate your shoreside cottage, condo, or home! From copies of old oyster tins to beautiful cast iron herons, nautical books to unique art, and even several beautiful lamps, we have it all! Check out the gallery for just a few ideas:
There’s lots more to discover and you’ll need to look UP and DOWN to see it all. We have some fine, unique, nautical decor items to add a bit of charm to your cottage.
Stop in today and find your treasures! You know we’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
The Pyrex Fest in Havre de Grace is this Saturday, April 26 from 9-4. It’s a rain or shine event. While browsing the festival, take some time to enjoy a meal at one of our many eateries and visit a few shops.
Below we’re sharing a collage of wonderful and unique items from paper dolls to exquisite perfume bottles at Bahoukas Antique Mall – yes, including a bit of PYREX!
We look forward to seeing you when you’re in town for the PYREX FEST. And you know, we’re watchin’ for ya!
Well, not exactly. But these boat models will add a touch of daydreaming to your decor. Some are sailboats, others are fishing vessels. All of them are amazingly detailed models.
Looking for a fun addition to your decor, the buoys will add a bit of whimsy.
These fun and colorfully painted buoys highlight J. J. McCooley’s of Elkton, MD (now permanently closed). They definitely would add a bit of whimsy to your nautical theme!
Stop by before you head out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and browse our shop. You know we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Did you have a pedal car growing up? Do you collect pedal cars? We have a variety of interesting and unique pedal cars, from a fire engine to a horse and sulky. NOTE: The racecar picture with driver and the wagon are not pedal cars.
Spring is near, and ‘back in the day’, kids were excited to bring out their toys, like these pedal cars, to enjoy the warmer days.
Below are some reasons kids enjoy pedal cars and the benefits they get from riding them.
Why Pedal Cars Are the Ultimate Outdoor Toy
Thank you to kidsstockroom.com
1. Promotes Physical Activity and Exercise
In today’s digital age, getting kids to play outside can sometimes be a challenge. Pedal cars offer a fun way to encourage kids to be physically active while also having a blast. Pedaling helps to build leg strength, improve cardiovascular health, and develop coordination. As children steer and pedal, they are engaging their entire body, which contributes to overall physical development and motor skills.
Pedal cars are a great way to help your child get some fresh air while also staying active—something that’s important for their growth and development.
2. Enhances Coordination and Balance
Pedal cars provide a fun way for kids to work on their balance and coordination. Pedaling requires a child to work their legs in unison to propel the car forward, while steering with their hands helps them improve hand-eye coordination. These skills are essential not only for future biking but also for overall motor development, making pedal cars an excellent choice for children as they grow.
3. Sparks Imagination and Creativity
Beyond the physical benefits, pedal cars also ignite children’s imagination. Whether they’re pretending to race, explore new roads, or go on a grand adventure, pedal cars encourage creative play. With a steering wheel and the freedom to move, kids can pretend they’re driving their very own car, making up stories, and engaging in role-play. This type of imaginative play helps with social skills, creativity, and emotional development.
4. Safe and Fun for Kids
Safety is always a priority, and pedal cars are designed with that in mind. Most models come equipped with brakes, stable wheels, and a low center of gravity, making them safe for young drivers. Pedal cars are a fantastic alternative to ride-on toys like scooters or tricycles, as they provide a more controlled, safer experience, especially for younger kids.
Additionally, pedal cars allow children to control their speed and direction, giving them a sense of independence while staying in a safe environment. Parents can supervise their kids while they ride, giving both the child and parent peace of mind.
5. Long-Lasting Fun
One of the greatest things about pedal cars is their durability and timeless appeal. Pedal cars are made to last, with high-quality materials like metal frames, rubber tires, and sturdy pedals that stand up to years of use. Unlike battery-operated toys, pedal cars don’t need charging and can be used for hours on end. They’re built for both indoor and outdoor play, so whether it’s in the yard, on the driveway, or around the park, the fun never stops.
Pedal cars are perfect for children in a wide age range. As your child grows, they’ll continue to enjoy and make use of their pedal car in different ways. It’s a toy that can last through multiple stages of play and can even be passed down to younger siblings.
6. Perfect for All Ages
Pedal cars come in a range of sizes and designs, making them suitable for children of various ages. Some models are perfect for toddlers just starting to explore their environment, while others are designed for older kids who are ready for more advanced features, like pedals that require more effort or larger, more detailed car designs. Whether your child is 2 or 6, there’s a pedal car that will suit their age, size, and level of development.
We have others. Stop in soon and take a peek! As always, you know we’ll be here and we’re watching for ya!
You never know what will show up at Bahoukas Antique Mall. Here’s one such example. Intrigued by the title of the album, we did a bit of research. We learned that ‘Crabmeat’ Thompson was a resident of our neighbor state, Delaware, for many decades. Teacher and musician, he had audiences of all ages and loved sharing his storytelling and music to teach school-age kids and to celebrate EARTH DAY. He even created a coloring book, ‘Stretch Saves the Inland Bays” – about a heron. We’ll have a copy in the store this weekend.
On a Friday afternoon, Jerry “Crabmeat” Thompson sat on a piano bench in his sunny living room and talked about his life.
from Middletown Life Magazine 2017
Though he claims to be shy, he has a larger-than-life presence, and people are drawn to his animated personality. Like his counterparts in folk music, he is a natural storyteller, and his tales are often punctuated by his explosive laughter.
Thompson is a teacher and a musician. For him, the two occupations go hand-in-hand as he creates tunes that can be teachable moments, and educates using his storytelling and musical skills. He’s been a wanderer, criss-crossing the country for both music and teaching jobs, driven by whatever he finds to be intellectually or creatively stimulating — or sometimes just in search of a paying gig.
The above quote from the Middletown Life Magazine is a wonderful read giving details of the interesting life of ‘Crabmeat’ Thompson. Click on the link to read more. He lived and performed in many states and was well-known in Delaware.
“I returned to Wilmington with a valise of new songs,” he said. Through his friendship with Johnny Neel, he was given the opportunity to record an album. “Animals, Vegetables and Mineral Springs” was released in 1983. On the album, Thompson was backed by local musicians, and with the exception of two songs, it was all original material.
From Middletown Life Magazine 2017
One of the songs on the album is Thompson’s tribute to Delaware, called “Small Wonder.” As to be expected with Thompson, there is a story to be told about the writing of the song.
Jerry was playing at the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach when he was offered a job playing at the World’s Fair U.S. Pavilion in Knoxville, Tenn. “I agreed to go down. There was no pay, but they said they’d feed me and buy me beers at the Australian Pavilion,” he said, chuckling.
Thompson approached the State of Delaware to ask for funding. He was told to write a song about Delaware in exchange for a bus ticket and lodging. “They gave me a list of things to put in the song, so the whole tune is really, really long,” Thompson said. “So there I was at the Word’s Fair. I was the Delaware exhibit, singing ‘Small Wonder’ and passing out pamphlets.” Thompson is especially proud that Jerry Silverman included “Small Wonder” in the Mel Bay guitar songbook, “Songs for the American People.”
The following article from Out & About Magazine is a delightful piece by Crabmeat Thompson. Anyone who enjoys crabs and a good crab feast will have a chuckle!
One of the great pleasures of producing this magazine (Out & About Magazine) for more than three decades is the wide range of talented storytellers we’ve had the privilege of publishing.
from Out & about Magazine 2021
… One of the special gifts of storytelling: The words outlive the person who wrote them.
… Crabmeat was an author, educator, musician, advocate, ambassador, and all-around fascinating guy. He also produced award-winning stories for Out & About Magazine for more than a decade — and was a friend of the magazine since its inception.
… Out & About is honored to have had Crabmeat’s prose grace our pages. And if you didn’t know him, well, perhaps the following piece (Crabmeat’s last contribution to Out & About, August 2011) will help paint a picture — not to mention provide invaluable crab-eating tips from the legend himself.
The Fine Art of Eating Crabs by Crabmeat Thompson
What the editors didn’t realize was that my moniker often gets me invited to play music at crab feasts. And though they are jolly events, and often for charity, they present three problems: 1) the banging of hammers doesn’t provide the optimum backup for folk music; 2) the Old Bay in the air tends to get up your nose, into your lungs, and down the old raw throat; 3) starvation, which ordinarily sets in as you scrape out your fourth or fifth crab, attacks the guitar picker much sooner. No way one can pick crabs without scarifying the fingers and filling the abrasions with spicy Old Bay. So you starve in the midst of plenty.
Read more and get a few tips on eating crabs by clicking the link in the citation below.
You can listen to one of Crabmeat Thompson’s albums by CLICKING HERE.
Stop by and see this album and hundreds, if not thousands, more on our shelves! You truly never know what treasure you might find. In the meantime, you know we’re here, and we’re watchin’ for ya!
