Our HOLIDAY DEALS include 20% OFF Uranium Glass through Christmas Eve 2025. It’s very collectible. Now’s your chance to purchase for your collection or for someone special on your gift list.
Don’t know what uranium glass is, or worried about the radioactivity? Check out this great video. (spoiler alert: it really is safe to display and has been used now and then for food or drink)
We’ve been posting a number of HOLIDAY DEALS this month – all discounts available through Christmas Eve 2025. Click on “MENU” at the top of the page to view ALL of our wonderful deals for the holidays. And yes, we’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Our Holiday Deals continue – through Christmas Eve 2025! This post highlights a variety of glassware and pottery on sale for 40% off. Whether you need a few extra dishes for your holiday table setting, pretty glasses to add to your celebration, or a serving dish, we have a variety of beautiful pieces to add to your holiday decor and more.
We also have a wonderful collection of Ruby Red Glassware included in this sale. Now is the perfect time to add to your collection or to get a much-desired piece to complete your Holiday Table.
And don’t forget, our Jewel Tea Autumn Leaf dishware is also included in this sale – 40% OFF through Christmas Eve 2025!
Click on “BLOG” in the menu to see all the great HOLIDAY DEALS available at Bahoukas Antique Mall. Don’t miss a thing! You can be sure, we’re here, and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Bahoukas has a wonderful collection of hats (including some great men’s hats) in our Holiday Deals – 20% off through Christmas Eve. They ‘cover’ all seasons and you’ll find some great, warm, winter hats!
There are some perfect hats if you have someone on your list who’s a Red Hat Lady. Plus, we have a few very nice men’s hats.
Stop in and try on a hat or two. We think you just might find one for the cold, wintry days ahead or as a perfect gift for someone on your list. And yes, we’re here, and we’re watchin’ for ya.
Remember, our Holiday Deals are through Christmas Eve 2025! And don’t miss the big sale of 50% OFF on anything marked “BK.”
Another addition to our Holiday Deals is 20% OFF All Records thru Christmas Eve 2025. We have a pretty large collection of records: 78, 45, 33-1/3. With the renewed interest in vinyl albums, now is a great time to choose a few for your own listening pleasure or as an ideal gift for the perfect person on your Holiday Gift List.
Looking for something in particular, check with George. He knows everything we have – kids, Rock & Roll, Blues, Jazz, Classical, and much more!!! Seriously! We’ll help you locate it!
By the way, we still have a few record players. So if you’re new or returning to listening to vinyl, ask if we have a player that would work for you.
Remember, it’s 20% OFF on ALL RECORDS thru Christmas Eve 2025. And yes, we’re here, and we’re watchin’ for ya.
George’s last vendor is retiring. Back in 2009, he had 20+, but as they left, he took over their spaces. A good deal of Betty’s inventory has sold. So we wanted to highlight the treasures you may be missing. Everything marked “BK” is 50% off. Let’s take a peek at some of the treasures for you to discover.
GLASSWARE & DISHES
There is still a wide assortment of dishware available, including tea cups, some teapots, platters and plates, and more.
CHRISTMAS DECOR
There are a few unique Christmas ornaments and decor to add to your holiday!
MISCELLANEOUS TREASURES
From sewing items to cookie cutters, postcards to baskets, linens to dominoes, you just might find a treasure that you simply must have.
STAR WARS & HEAD VASES & FIGURES GALORE
Betty has a few Star Wars collectibles, plenty of beautiful ceramic figures, and several doll head vases still available. Hurry in!
Do you have someone who would absolutely love to receive a doll among their presents this year? We have a large selection of dolls (including “Barbie”), and we’re offering 30% off through Christmas Eve 2025. With the Holiday Shopping Season in full swing at Bahoukas Antique Mall, we want to make your shopping a little easier with our Holiday Deals.
Don’t you love to hear a child playing ‘make-believe’ with their doll? They talk and giggle and enjoy some beautiful ‘unplugged’ time.
You are encouraged to browse the store to discover a few perfect gifts for your holiday list, including a wonderful selection of dolls (including “Barbie”). And as you know, if you’ve been following our blog, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
It’s Holiday Season 2025, and we’re offering great discounts to help you discover a gift or two at Bahoukas Antique Mall. Today (Dec 5th), the weather may be frightful, but we have scores of games to make your day better.
Maybe you want to share your favorite childhood game with your kids or grandkids. We probably have it!
Stop in and choose a board game or 2 or 3 by Christmas Eve 2025, and receive 50% off. Add lots of fun to your holiday and your game night throughout the year!
There’s always something fun to discover when you browse BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL. Today, we highlight a selection of N-scale trains and accessories, plus a unique collection of hobby model kits. Below, check out the gallery of N-scale trains/accessories:
The introduction of N Scale had a profound influence on the world of model railroading. It opened up new possibilities for layout design and enabled hobbyists to create intricate and realistic scenes in a smaller space. The popularity of N Scale grew rapidly, as it became a preferred choice for both beginners and experienced model railroaders.
In the context of N-scale trains, the phrase “would be Gullivers” is used to refer to people (or viewers) who, in relation to the miniature world of the model railway, appear enormous, like the giant Gulliver in the fictional land of Lilliput. The reference comes from Jonathan Swift’s novel Gulliver’s Travels, in which the main character, Gulliver, is shipwrecked on an island called Lilliput, whose inhabitants (Lilliputians) are tiny (around 6 inches tall).
When a person looks at an N-scale (1:160 actual size) or any other model train layout, they tower over the miniature buildings, trains, and scenery, making them a “Gulliver” compared to the scale of the model world. This term emphasizes the immersive and miniature nature of the hobby.
A related idea in model railroading is using “forced perspective,” where smaller scale models (like N scale) are placed further in the background of a layout, while larger scales (like HO scale) are in the foreground, to make the layout appear even larger and create an optical illusion of greater distance. The phrase “Gullivers” often comes up in discussions about such scale effects and the contrast between the viewer’s size and that of the model world.
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Our hobby model kits are equally interesting and include space vehicles, a rotary engine, and ‘Visible Man.’
Did You Know?
Model building is almost as old as civilization itself. It was discovered that many people were buried with miniature models of items they cherished in ancient Egyption tombs.
World-War II sparked an intense interest in mass produced model kits, as the public wanted to understand the design and intricacy behind war vessels and fighter machines.
The 1960’s revolutionised model kits once again, as we saw the industry transition into science fiction for film and television.
These items would make great holiday gifts for the collector, N-scale train enthusiast, and model builder. Stop in today and get started on your holiday gift-giving. We’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
When you visit BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL in Havre de Grace, you never know what you’ll discover. In this post, we highlight two gumball machines and a Chiclets vending machine.
Gumball Machines Are Still Fun
This table model gumball machine is from the 1920s-1930s.
Beautiful floor model gumball machine, most likely from the 1990s.
When Were Gumball Machines Invented?
Gumball machines were first invented in the late 19th century, with traditionally flavoured tutti frutti gum. Many believe William Wrigley designed the earliest gum machine, but it was The Thomas Adams Gum Company.
These machines were found on subway platforms, and they had animated figures to make them more appealing. They served a purpose and would be known as the first chewing gum vending machines in the USA.
In 1907, everything changed when Pulver introduced the first gumball machine, but it wouldn’t be until 1933 when the machines took off. Thanks to the Northwestern Corporation, and their Model 33 machine, gumballs found themselves a part of western culture.
Perhaps the most significant influencer of gumball machines was the Ford Gum and Machine Company. They invented a carousel gumball machine, which featured a round shape, and a twist mechanism to release the gum. While gumball machines have been modernised, many still retain the classic carousel design!
The ancient Mayans and Aztecs chewed chicle, a natural sap harvested from sapodilla trees. This was many centuries before modern chewing gum was a thing. The Aztec word “tzictli” (meaning “sticky stuff”) evolved into “chicle” in Spanish and eventually inspired the name “Chiclets.”
Chiclets vending machine, 1920s-1930s. It can sit on a table or shelf, or be mounted to a wall.
After acquiring several smaller gum makers, Adams formed the American Chicle Company in 1899. The next year a brand new product was introduced: a candy-coated gum called Chiclets, which became the company’s best-seller.
If you’re looking for something special or want to add a gumball machine to your home decor, stop in and browse. We’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Included in today’s post is a wonderful selection for those who love anything ‘casino.’ Three different slot machines, a beautiful wooden box and poker chip set, and a great framed piece of autographed celebrity photos and casino memorabilia.
Below are the slot machines that include a beautiful table model, a Criss Cross 7 kids table model slot machine, and a Cherry Master floor model slot machine.
Next is the beautiful wooden box with complete poker chip set. Exquisite!
And finally, a beautiful framed piece of Las Vegas casino memorabilia that includes autographed photos of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop, plus a variety of casino memorabilia. This is a great collector piece..
It’s a beautiful day to visit downtown Havre de Grace and browse the shops. If you’re looking for that ‘special something,’ be sure to check out BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL. We’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya. We’re ready to help you with your holiday shopping!
Our ‘collector of collections’ (George) is always finding unique pieces. Today, we feature a few Havre de Grace collector plates that are for sale. Additionally, we have a unique collection of advertising printer blocks from the 1920s-1930s for Towson Nursery.
The following are collector plates for sale in our store. They include:
Double-Decker Bridge 1866-1939
Street Scene, Washington St, HdG
Havre de Grace Methodist Church
First Baptist Church, HdG
Havre de Grace Highlights
Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay, MD
Double-Decker Bridge – HdGWashington Street Scene – HdGHavre de Grace Methodist ChurchFirst Baptist Church – HdGHavre de Grace ScenesLighthouses of the Chesapeake – MD
Did you know that the Bradford Exchange started as a result of buying and selling collector plates?
By the early 1970’s, J. Roderick MacArthur saw an opportunity to organize the buying and selling of collector plates by telephone just as stocks and bonds were bought and sold. Thus began the Bradford Exchange, the leading dealer in first-issue collector plates. By the 1980’s, the Bradford Exchange was fully computerized with over 11,000 transactions each day. By this time, Lalique and Orrefors had produced Annual Crystal plates, Limoges, Royal Doulton, and Wedgwood were producing fine china Collector Plates and American companies such as Reed & Barton produced silver and pewter plates.
These printer blocks are a series of advertising pieces for Towson Nursery from the 1920s-1930s. There are two cases also available. Great for paper weights, a decorative piece on a shelf, and more.
Block printing is a traditional printing method that dates back to ancient times, and it is still used today in many parts of the world. Block printing is a process in which an image or design is carved into a block of wood, metal, or other materials, which is then coated with ink and stamped onto a piece of fabric or paper. … Today, block printing continues to be a popular and important art form around the world. In addition to textiles and paper, block printing is used to create art prints, greeting cards, and other decorative items. The use of natural dyes and sustainable materials has become increasingly important in block printing, as artists and artisans strive to create environmentally-friendly products.
It’s a beautiful week (yes, a bit chilly) for browsing your favorite Havre de Grace shop. At BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL, we’re here … and yeppir, we’re watchin’ for ya!
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.
At Bahoukas Antique Mall, we are always thinking ahead. Check out our collection of beautiful children’s porcelain tea sets and four Sesame Street Trains. Remember, although you might be preparing for Halloween, it’s a great time to consider your Holiday Gift Giving as well.
Do You Know the Benefits of a Children’s Tea Party?
Here are some benefits of organizing a tea party for kids and hosting it: * Creativity and Imagination * Social Interaction * Manners and Etiquette * Responsibility * Patience and so much more…
The variety and beauty of these children’s tea sets are outstanding. Stop in and choose yours soon!
SESAME STREET TRAIN SETS
These four Sesame Street Trains – Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar, and Zoe – are like new (several unopened). What a delightful gift for a youngster in your life.
Creativity and Imagination: With the toy train set, your child is able to put train tracks together in a variety of original ways, which are only limited to his or her imagination. … Your child can also think of different scenarios for the roles played with the train set, creating stories in their heads relating to the trains and any of their other toys they bring into the mix! … Fine Motor Skills and Dexterity: When your child builds a toy train set, which sometimes involves small objects to create a town or train station that the train travels through, he or she is learning fine motor skills. These fine motor skills are key to many of life’s essential functions.
With the beautiful weather, it’s a great time to stop by and find your favorite toy – or just about any other collectible – at BAHOUKAS. Yessirreeeee – we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
We have a variety of McDonald’s Happy Meal toys and even a Burger King comic. Add a basketful of SMURF figures and it’s bound to make you smile on a rainy day!
McDonald’s Collectible Happy Meal Toys:
The Happy Meal did not introduce the practice of providing small toys to children. When the Happy Meal was launched in 1979, the toys were a McDoodle stencil, a McWrist wallet, an ID bracelet, a puzzle lock, a spinning top or a McDonaldland character-shaped eraser. In Canada, the promotion prior to the Happy Meal was called the “Treat of the Week”, where a different toy was available free on request each week. This promotion continued after the Happy Meal was introduced in 1979 while Happy Meal toys have also become increasingly elaborate in recent years.
While they were initially cheap items such as a Frisbee or ball, they have gradually been replaced with increasingly sophisticated toys, many of which are a tie-in to an existing TV series, film, video game or toy line.
The Happy Meal toys are designed for ages 2+, while the toddler toys are aimed at 3 and younger.
McDonald’s is reigniting nostalgia and seasonal excitement by reviving its iconic Happy Meal Boo Buckets across the United States for Halloween. … Starting October 21, (2025) McDonald’s customers can once again receive Boo Buckets as part of their Happy Meal purchase. This year’s lineup includes the classic Halloween characters Ghost, Pumpkin, and Goblin, alongside two new additions: Cat and Zombie. Each bucket features a unique design, accompanied by Halloween-themed stickers, inviting fans to collect and personalize their buckets.
These seasonal buckets are available only while supplies last at participating locations.
McDonald’s has a history with collectible plastic plates, most notably the 1977 “Ronald McDonald’s Seasonal Dinner Plates” which were made of durable, dishwasher-safe melamine and released weekly. There were also later promotional plates, such as those for the 1997 Disney movie Hercules, which were also made of plastic for durability and vibrant artwork.
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SMURF figures – popular as ever!
SMURF figures are collectible and still fun to play with!
The Smurfs is a Belgian comic book series created by Peyo in 1958. It became well-known worldwide with the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series in the 1980s. With the popularity of the Smurfs came a wide range of toys and spin-off products and use of the Smurfs in merchandising. In 2020, ViacomCBS (later renamed Paramount Global in 2022) partnered with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS (the worldwide licensors for The Smurfs) to manage licensing rights to the Smurfs in several territories, as part of a deal that will also see the company’s Nickelodeon channel air the IMPS-produced animated Smurfs series. … Many people do not realise that the Smurf figurines given away with the petrol promotions actually still continue in production today. The popularity of the smurfs in countries such as Belgium and Germany has never waned, and Smurf collecting has become a growing hobby worldwide, with 400 different figures produced so far. New Smurf figures continue to appear: in fact, only in two years since 1969 (1991 and 1998) have no new smurfs entered the market. Schleich currently produces 8 new figurines a year. Over 300 million of them have been sold so far.[3]
A Smurf Christmas ornament was released by Hallmark Cards as part of their 2012 Keepsake Collection featuring a Smurf holding a Toadstool umbrella.
From a 1910 Edison that plays 4-minute wax cylinders to a modern Victrola suitcase record player with Bluetooth, BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL has a fine collection of record players, all in working order.
This 1910 Edison is hand-cranked, wind-up, and uses 4-minute wax cylinders. It works but has no horn.
4-minute wax cylinders
In 1908, Edison introduced the wax Amberol cylinder, boasting double the number of grooves on an equivalently sized wax cylinder and hence a playing time twice as long as that of the Gold-Moulded cylinder. In the coming decade, the four-minute, 200 TPI (threads-per-inch) cylinder would replace the previous industry standard of two-minute, 100 TPI cylinders. (For identification purposes, Edison Amberols, as opposed to Edison Gold-Moulded cylinders, are marked with the “4M” designation, followed by the recording number.) Although this new groove pitch allowed for a wider range of musical and expressive potential, it seems that many of the songs, marches, and vaudeville skits of the earlier cylinder era were simply given a facelift—a new verse here, a verbal or non-musical interlude there—in order to meet the longer time requirements of the new cylinder medium.
The 1970s offered a wide range of record players, including this General Electric Solid State Child’s Portable Record Player. It plays 45s.
1970s Lloyd’s Stereo System offering 8-track, AM/FM radio, and plays 16, 45, 33, and 78 rpm.
1970s Admiral Stereophonic Record Player that folds up to carry.
And this newer Victrola suitcase, record player with Bluetooth and plays 45s and 33s.
Records are making a comeback. So whether you love an antique Edison with wax cylinders or a modern Victrola with Bluetooth, we might have just what you’re looking for.
And YES! We do have a great selection of records in our store. Stop in soon and take a peek. We’re here…and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Several hundred vintage, collectible comic books have recently arrived at Bahoukas Antique Mall. This collection offers a wide variety that you need to peruse to enjoy.
Do you know what they call folks who collect Comics? pannapictagraphists
Do you ever wonder why someone would want to become a pannapictagraphist?
As comic books regained their popularity in the 1960s during the boom of the Silver Age, fans organized comic book conventions, where they could meet to discuss their favorite comics with each other and eventually with the creators themselves. As of 2010, numerous conventions and festivals are held around the world, with Comic-Con International, held annually in San Diego, being the largest and best-known convention in the United States.
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Sampling of the collection:
You might find it interesting to learn that some very famous people love collecting comics including:
ELVIS PRESLEY NICHOLAS CAGE EMINEM RYAN REYNOLDS Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) Adrianne Curry
We encourage comic lovers to stop in and browse. Besides this very special collection, we have many, many others. And yes, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Here at Bahoukas Antique Mall, we have a ‘spooky fun’ collection of Halloween decor. You just might want to drop by and see if there’s anything you need for your celebrations!
Did you know that in 2025, Halloween spending is expected to reach 13.1 billion – yes, that’s billion with a ‘B’!
Candy continues to be the top Halloween purchase, with spending projected to hit $3.9 billion. Costumes are also a major draw, with 71% of shoppers planning to buy them, driving an estimated $4.3 billion in sales. Decorations are on the rise too, with 78% of consumers expected to make purchases up from 75% last year totaling around $4.2 billion. Greeting cards are gaining popularity as well, with 38% of shoppers planning to buy them, up from 33% in 2024, for an estimated $700 million in spending.
Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween. Children go in costume from house to house, asking for treats such as candy or sometimes money, with the question, “Trick or treat?” The word “trick” implies a “threat” to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given. The practice is said to have roots in the medieval practice of mumming, which is closely related to souling. John Pymm wrote that “many of the feast days associated with the presentation of mumming plays were celebrated by the Christian Church.” These feast days included All Hallows’ Eve, Christmas, Twelfth Night and Shrove Tuesday. Mumming practiced in Germany, Scandinavia and other parts of Europe, involved masked persons in fancy dress who “paraded the streets and entered houses to dance or play dice in silence”. . . . In Scotland and Ireland, guising—children disguised in costume going from door to door for food or coins—is a secular Halloween custom. It is recorded in Scotland at Halloween in 1895 where masqueraders in disguise carrying lanterns made out of scooped out turnips, visit homes to be rewarded with cakes, fruit, and money.
Along with the typical Halloween Decor, don’t forget our selection of PEZ made for Halloween.
Finally, did you know there’s a huge parade in NYC Greenwich Village? I believe it can be viewed on (Spectrum) NY1. There are also videos on YouTube.
Started by Greenwich Village mask maker and puppeteer Ralph Lee in 1973, the Parade began as a walk from house to house in his neighborhood for his children and their friends. After the second year of this local promenade, Theater for the New City stepped in and produced the event on a larger scale as part of their City in the Streets program. That year the Parade went through many more streets in Greenwich Village and attracted larger participation because of the involvement of the Theater. After the third year, the Parade formed itself into a not-for-profit organization, discontinued its association with Theater for the New City and produced the Parade on its own. Today the Parade is the largest celebration of its kind in the world and has been picked by Festivals International as “The Best Event in the World” for October 31. . . . Now, 52 years later, the Parade draws more than 80,000 costumed participants and spectators estimated at 2 million. Originally drawing only a postage stamp sized article in the New York Times, now the Parade is covered by all media—local, national and worldwide.
We offer a selection of collectible boxes – heart-shaped, rectangular, and square! Many are fine-finished pieces; we also have several unpainted boxes to decorate as you like.
Below is a gallery to highlight the variety available:
Whether you want to give a beautiful, collectible box as a gift for a jewelry lover, or maybe a teen to store love letters (!), or youngsters keeping the treasures they find on the beach or in the woods, we have a variety to choose from.
If you love crafting, you’ll be able to imagine decorating the boxes in your favorite medium for yourself or as a gift. We have some unfinished wooden boxes that would work especially well.
With Christmas less than 3 months away, you might want to stop in BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL and pick out a couple of boxes to decorate. And yes – we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
