A short post to highlight a beautiful collection just received. This beautiful set of 5 crosses from the Franklin Mint Heirloom Recommendation limited edition collection, 1998, offers stunning detail in vivid colors with gold trim. Just simply a perfect gift.
The scenes feature the following related to the crucifixion of Christ:
Agony in the Garden
The Blessed Sacrament
The Crucifixion of Christ
The Resurrection of Christ
The Sacred Heart of Christ
Each cross comes complete with a heavy-duty wire plate hanger, ready to accent your wall. They are 7 x 10.5 inches.
The beautiful detail and vivid colors of just one of the crosses, ‘Agony in the Garden,’ from the Franklin Mint 1998 Limited Edition Collection of 5, highlighting the crucifixion of Christ.
If this is something you’d love to have for yourself, or to give as a gift, stop in soon. They are absolutely stunning and most likely won’t last long. (Note: They can be purchased individually or as a set.)
And yes, you know we’re here … and we’re watchin’ for you.
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.
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.
Flygsfors coquille vesselturquoise and green on white art glass vasefan for the wall and more
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!
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!
Whether you love period art, Japanese art, comic book art, vintage floral art, old photographs, or just fun metal signs, you’ll be amazed at the artworks available at Bahoukas Antique Mall. Browse the gallery below, then drop in and see the variety of art, prints, signs, and photos in our store.
Gallery 1 – vintage art and prints
Gallery 2 – Period Art
Gallery 3 – Metal Sign Art
Gallery 4 – Unique Artwork
Gallery 5 – Unique Posters
Gallery 6 – Specialty Pieces
Gallery 7 – Vintage Photos
This is just a sampling of the art you’ll find throughout the store. Remember, we’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya! Hurry in today!
We have a unique set of prints created by Syd Mead – the visual futurist – for USSteel. These are from the 1960s. They are exquisite!
Our photos do not do them justice. Check out the story of this amazing futuristic visionary.
Sydney Jay Mead, born on July 18, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota, revolutionized the world of conceptual design with his unique ability to visualize and render entire futures in ways never seen – nor imagined – before.
After graduating with distinction from Art Center School in Los Angeles in 1959, Mead’s career quickly evolved from automotive design at Ford to creating futuristic concepts for corporations, and eventually, the film industry.
Mead’s film work, beginning with Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), showcased his extraordinary talent for creating fully realized, plausible future worlds. His designs for Blade Runner (1982) defined the film’s iconic dystopian cityscape, while his work on Aliens (1986) brought to life the utilitarian yet believable aesthetics of future space travel. Other notable films included Tron (1982), 2010 (1984), Short Circuit (1986), and Mission Impossible III (2006).
What set Mead apart was his approach to design. He didn’t just create isolated objects or settings; he envisioned entire scenarios, solving logistical and practical problems as part of his creative process. Each design, whether a vehicle, a building, or an entire city, was part of a larger, thoughtfully considered world. This holistic approach lent his work a level of plausibility that made even the most fantastical concepts feel achievable.
Mead’s precision and expertise in rendering these visions were unparalleled. His technical skill allowed him to present his ideas with photorealistic clarity, further enhancing the believability of his concepts. As he once said, “I’ve called science fiction ‘reality ahead of schedule.'”
Throughout his career, Mead continuously adapted to new technologies, embracing computer illustration in the 1990s. He shared his techniques through exhibitions, lectures, and his instructional series Techniques of Syd Mead.
Syd Mead’s legacy is not just in the futures he designed, but in his approach to imagining them. He showed that the most compelling visions of the future are those that feel both innovative and inherently possible. Mead passed away on December 30, 2019, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire designers, filmmakers, and futurists worldwide.
Stop in and view these prints. A truly outstanding gift for yourself this holiday or someone very, very, very special on your gift list. Remember, today is our final 20% OFF STOREWIDE SALE! Perfect time to consider these prints.
We have a wonderful collection of Ruby Red and Depression Glassware just waiting for you. It’s all on sale for 20% off through Christmas Eve. The pieces are varied and would add to your Holiday Dining and make a perfect hostess gift, or gift for a collector. Stop by and take a peek. Then browse our shop for other treasures – EVERYTHING 20% OFF through Christmas Eve.
From our Military (with our new Civil War treasures that just arrived) section to Christmas Decor, books to toys, home decorating to African Art, and so much more, you can still find great gift-giving ideas!
We have models to build, puzzles, taxidermy and plastic fish, etc., antique items including pottery jugs, uranium glass, decorative tins, table linens, wonderful new arrival of cake plates, jewelry, musical instruments, Beer Memorabilia, carved critters, trains, Jack-in-the-Boxes, Hess trucks, vintage toys – sleds, push cars and trucks, PEZ, magazines, a new collection of car ads, and, of course, lots of dolls and action figures – all sizes!
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You just have to take a bit of time and come see our ‘collection of collections’ at Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum! You know we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Whether you’re searching for a very special functional gift, fun nesting dolls, or a unique wood carving, we probably have it at BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL. Today, we share a variety of wood-carved critters and figures waiting for you in our shop!
The first gallery showcases a variety of ‘critters’ from tiny nesting dolls to huge lions and elephants.
The second gallery features African masks, figures, and critters.
So when you’re looking for something truly unique to gift someone special, taking some time to stop in and browse our shop is always worth the trip.
Remember, we’re here 7 days a week (closed Christmas Day) from 10-6 and on Fridays and Saturdays til 8 pm. Yep, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Sharing some of the ‘finds’ received from a private home this week offers a perfect example of the variety of gift ideas available for your Holiday! From cast iron to beer signs, pottery jugs to glass pigs, musical instruments to Tonka Toys, and more, you must take some time to stop and browse our shop. Unique or useful, we have so many choices at BAHOUKAS!
The following items are perfect home decor ideas as well as for gift-giving. CLICK on the IMAGE to view larger size.
Below are a variety of unique items: uranium glass marbles, musical instruments, Tonka Trucks, glass canning jars with glass tops, and much more – all waiting for you here at BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL and BEER MUZEUM.
Hopefully this one sampling from items acquired this week will motivate you to walk in our shop and find the ‘treasure’ you’re looking for. Remember, we’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
It’s always delightful to find a treasure at BAHOUKAS that is the perfect gift for that special someone. You’ll want to take some time to browse the shop because we’re stacked full with perfect gifts including these wonderful Jack-in-the-Boxes featuring the Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion!
LOOKING FOR REALLY, REALLY, REALLY UNUSUAL? We’ve featured this carved African Birthing Chair before. CLICK HERE for the earlier post. This is a beautiful piece. You could even take the back with the beautiful carved art and place it in a corner of a room to add to your decor. Exquisite!
Then look for these ‘horsey’ items – just too cute not to consider for the collector on your list or a child! Definitely ‘antiques’ and stunning pieces. 1940s Jockey and racehorse below are in great condition for their age!
A more recent item in our ‘horse’ collection is this 1940s Trotalong MOBO riding horse.
The most well known toy is the BRONCO, the ride-on horse. It works by the rider sitting on the horse and pushing down on the stirrups, then releasing them and then the horse moves along. From 1947 to 1950 the Bronco could only be steered in a straight line, but in February, 1950 Magic Steering was introduced. This enabled the rider by pushing on either stirrup to move the horse in that direction. The Broncho was so popular that it stayed in production until 1971.
As you can see from this post, we definitely have the ‘unusual’ to delight that special person on Christmas morning! Stop by soon, remember the shopping season is shorter this year (between Thanksgiving and Christmas). You know we’re watchin’ for ya!
Last week we shared a gallery of photos to encourage you to look UP when browsing the shop. With items on high shelves and even hanging from the ceiling, you’ll definitely want to look UP.
But this week we share that LOOKING down is equally valuable while browsing Bahoukas Antique Mall. This gallery is a glimpse of just why you might want to notice lower shelves for more surprises!
This is just a quick peek at the variety of items waiting to be discovered when you remember to LOOK down!!!
With the various holidays coming up, we’re a really fun shop to browse for unique gifts and decorating ideas. We’re here and you can be sure, we’re watchin’ for ya! Stop by and browse.
Gnomes have quite an interesting history. The following is an excerpt from a very interesting series of blog posts and their history over centuries.
A wonderful display of gnomes available at Bahoukas Antiques
Snow White is the first example of Disney’s tried-and-true formula of adapting a folk tale using the medium of cel-animation. In this case, the source material is the familiar Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale about a young girl absconding from her evil queen step mother and hiding out with seven miners that live in the woods. The original story never names the dwarfs, but Disney gave each one a personality and a moniker. Disney also transformed them into something more akin to Paracelsus’ magical gnomes than the human dwarfs most original readers of Grimm probably envisioned. Disney’s earth-dwellers were lovable, goofy, bearded (mostly), and colorful, and America fell in love with them in 1937.
Would anyone have cared to put a dwarf on their lawn if not for Snow White? It’s hard to say, but it is not likely that garden gnomes would have become as popular to consumers around the world without the unforgettable image of Disney’s dwarfs.
SCRABBLE – a Tom Clark gnome available at Bahoukas Antiques in Havre de Grace
Walt Disney Changed Our Image of Gnomes/Dwarfs
Tom Clark Sculptures Gnomes
A majority of the gnomes in our window display are sculpted by the well-known artist, Tom Clark.
a Tom Clark gnome available at Bahoukas Antiques in Havre de Grace
Tom Clark is best known for his whimsical Gnomes and Woodspirits, but equally impressive are his scaled miniatures of historical people, such as Thomas Jefferson and Davy Crockett.
a Tom Clark gnome available at Bahoukas Antiques in Havre de Grace
a Tom Clark gnome available at Bahoukas Antiques in Havre de Grace
Whatever your reason, a garden gnome, a collectible for a special place in your home, or even a great gift! We have some very wonderful gnomes available.
Vintage Mushroom Garden Gnomes available at Bahoukas in Havre de Grace
Remember, we’re here and you can be sure, we’re watchin’ for ya!
According to Fashion Magazine, the latest trends include ‘Grandma Core’. And Pinterest Business says the trends are ‘Hipstoric Homes’ and ‘Home Front.’ Let’s see what those trends include and then stop in and visit us.
‘Grandma Core’
Lace, Vintage Clothes, jewelry, and more are popular as the new trend – ‘Grandma Core’
Believe it or not, grandma is back!!! Think chunky sweaters, slim belts, the perfect old-as-new hat, and the perfect piece of jewelry from grandma’s well-curated collection. oooo-la-la
Just a sampling of jewelry to develop your new wardrobe trend
Sitting on her bed, I relished examining the antique wooden triptych mirror, which sat adorned with hanging pendants and delicate silver chains. Her shelf was cluttered with colourful trinkets and tiny boxes that spilled open to reveal little treasures gathered over time. To me, it was the picture of personal style carefully cultivated through the decades. This is the ethos of grandmother fashion, which is set to be a defining trend in 2023.
Antiques are chic – yep, they’re back and they’re popular.
Beautiful milkglass collection
And ‘eclectic’ is the perfect approach to the new trend of joining the old with the new! Maybe you’d like to enjoy your iced tea in a favorite ‘character glass.’
character glasses – we have hundreds
This trend is best described by this line from Pinterest Business:
Soulful spaces that merge self-expression and historical nostalgia.
Serve your favorite cake and cookies on a cute vintage dish:
covered cake dish
cake plates and more
beautiful glass servers and cake plates
This trend includes tchotchkes of all kinds, mixing new and old and appreciating both.
dog figruinesfan for the wall and moreoil lampshen on the nestPorcelain angels and ladies1930s keyspink depression glassvintage train cases
This new trend may be the perfect way to blend all the things you love, creating a ‘home’ that truly says, “Welcome.”
Home Front
We’ve always believed that sitting on the front porch is so very welcoming. Actually, here in Havre de Grace, many folks still enjoy their front porches and are quite comfortable saying, “Hello,” as you walk by. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbor or make a new friend.
The backyard has had its moment—it’s time to serve the greeter good. In 2023, the front porch will get the spotlight treatment. Rising searches suggest Boomers and Gen X will adorn their entrances with elaborate decor and embellishments.
Adding a crock filled with long-stemmed Pampas Grass or a real fern is a beautiful and inviting look by the doorway of your front porch.
salt glazed stoneware crocks
A comfy chair or maybe a chess set will add to the welcoming look and encourage folks to linger awhile and chat.
A great way to hang out on your front porch:
Fun and funky chess/checker sets with mosaic tables created by Barbara. (Note: all of these are not presently available)
There’s really no limit to the fun ways to say ‘welcome’ when adding a bit of your favorite items to your front porch. From a favorite chair to a ‘flying pic,’ and just about everything in between, stopping by Bahoukas Antique Mall is a delightful way to add to your decor.
White flying pig on a bell – all in cast iron
flying pig in cast iron
So whether it’s Grandma Core, Hipstoric Homes, or the new Home Front styling, a stop at Bahoukas is worth your time. And you know, we’ll be watchin’ for ya!
We also have a selection of vintage oil and gas signs as well as Marvel Comic Characters. One might just be perfect for you, your sweetie, or a friend!
Remember, we are here 7 days a week! And Valentine’s Day is NEXT TUESDAY!! Hurry in. You know we’ll be watchin’ for ya!
The feature image is of two beautiful candy heart boxes – one cardboard and the other metal. Visit Bomboy’s Candyfor your Elvis-loving sweetheart. Or maybe that special someone would prefer a box of macarons from Les Petits Bisous!Yep – the perfect gift! And no need to wrap – ELVIS says it all!
We have THE cutest vintage valentine cards – from tiny 2″ or 3″ squares to larger cards. There’s a perfect card for any age. Exquisite, romantic, even humorous!
VINTAGE POSTCARDS
Vintage postcards for your Valentine are also available. Again, they are beautiful and with a variety of sentiments. They can also add to someone’s collection, be used on a gift you might be creating, or given in a frame.
Another HEART Idea!
This collectible green glass dish with a heart decoration is just the right size to add some jewelry (hint-hint), candies, or any other little ‘somethings’ you’d love to offer your special love.
Vintage Green Glass Dish – ashtray – candy dish – jewelry – with a perfect little heart!
Of course, we have jewelry, wonderful tin signs, and pretty much any collectible that would be a perfect addition to your sweetheart’s favorites. Something for all ages is available at Bahoukas.
And Yes – George is watchin’ for ya! He’s ready to help you discover that perfect gift. Hurry – less than two weeks til Valentine’s Day!!
It’s always a perfect time to add a new/old piece of art to your home or office. But during the long, gray days of the early months of the year, browsing Bahoukas Antiques is a perfect time to search for something to add a bit of color, sparkle, and yes, even a smile to your home.
The above slideshow is a great sampling of some beautiful pieces available throughout our store. Many are in gorgeous frames.
So we encourage you to stop in and browse. You might be very delighted by the choices we have. Don’t forget we have fun metal signs, and always so much more!
We look forward to helping you find that perfect ‘bit of sunshine’ to bring into your home. And, of course, you know we’ll be watchin’ for ya!
