Everyone recognizes the Hess Toy Trucks. But did you know that the Mini-Hess-Collections that are offered in late Spring each year are difficult to find?
It’s true. But just a few weeks ago BAHOUKAS obtained a wonderful selection of ‘MINIS’ and they make great stocking stuffers for a youngster (or a ‘big kid’ collector)!
… an ad for the 2024 Hess Fire Truck with Car and Motorcycle!
From fire trucks to a recreation van, a truck with racers to a tanker truck, and even a helicopter, these mini-Hess-collectibles are a perfect gift. Stop by soon and choose a couple for gift-giving or for your own collection.
The countdown to Christmas Eve is on … and here at BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL and BEER MUZEUM we’re here to help and, yep, 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!
Many love the Christmas Season and enjoy baking all their favorite cookies and creating delicious candies. Then they gift an assortment to their very favorite (and lucky) people! Our collection of cookie jars and beautiful collectible tins add a special touch as you offer your gift.
Very collectible tins with wintery scenes are perfect for gifting your yummy cookies and candies! We have a variety of tins for every season. Of course, there are dozens of items tins are perfect for – sewing items, food, small collections, medical supplies like bandages and such, and personal keepsakes.
Or maybe you want to gift a beautiful cookie jar filled with your delicious holiday cookie assortment. At BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL we have cookie jars.
You’ll definitely want to pop in and see the variety of cookie jars and collectible tins – the perfect ‘delivery system’ for your holiday candy and cookies. We’re here 7 days a week (closed Christmas Day) from 10-6 every day and until 8 on Fridays and Saturdays. Yep, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Do you have a train enthusiast/collector on your gift list? Or maybe you just need to add to your holiday train display! We’ve acquired several Lionel ‘O’ scale train pieces that just might be what you’re looking for!
There are even several vintage cast iron train cars.
Then add the American Flyer ZEPHYR and unique pieces of WALTHERS PRESENTS The GREAT CIRCUS TRAIN. Great pieces to add to an existing collection or to start a collection for a youngster in your life.
Accessories are also available including track, signs and buildings, and vintage Plasticville® pieces. Many of these would make great stocking stuffers.
As the big day approaches, you might want to stop by BAHOUKAS ANTIQUE MALL and browse our model trains and accessories. That perfect ‘gift’ or item for your own collection and train display might be ‘hiding in plain sight’ waiting for you to find the treasure.
Of course, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya. Hurry in and make your holiday gift-giving super special!
Most of us are decorating our Christmas Tree, adding little vignettes around the shelves and tables, and just warming up to the coming Holidays! Here at Bahoukas Antique Mall we have a selection of ornaments, figurines, and more to help you bring together your favorite holiday decor.
Little things do make a difference. Add a couple new ornaments to change-up your own, or tuck in a stocking, or even place on a gift. There is lots of color and whimsy in our shop. Come peek.
Remember, 3 weeks from today IS Christmas Day!
We’re open 7 days a week until Christmas. 10-6 every day and til 8 on Friday and Saturday. Stop by early before the Holly Jolly Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, 12/6/2024. And do check the city tourism site for all the latest Holiday Events Happening throughout our city!
And you know 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!
The family Thanksgiving is finished and our attention moves to preparations for Christmas. We’ll be sharing a variety of ideas over the next few weeks. Today we feature a unique collection of HESS TRUCKS, plus a huge variety of books that include Golden Books, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, the ‘classics,’ cookbooks, military books, and … well, so many more!
This latest edition of Hess Trucks offers some very special MINI sets. Stop in soon and choose a couple for the youngster or collector on your list.
Books are always a welcome gift whether your favorite Golden Book to share with a young child on Christmas Eve, a classic for the young teen on your list, or maybe even a cookbook for the ‘chef’ on your list. (They can never have enough!)
We also have a selection of military books, magazines, and so many more. Come browse our shelves.
Remember, it’s Small BIZ Saturday and your local community would love to see you in the store. And yes, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Many families enjoy playing a selection of board games at their family gatherings. Do you? We have a limited selection of electronic games and a huge supply of board games – stacked to the ceiling.
When you’re relaxing from your holiday meal, family and friends can have some fun gathering around the table and playing some games. So stop by and pick up a game or two and add a bit of playtime filled with laughter and conversation!
We’re closed on Thanksgiving Day. So be sure to stop in today if you’re looking for a game for tomorrow. Of course, we’ll be here 7 days a week after Thanksgiving Day until Christmas Day – 10-6 every day and til 8 on Friday and Saturday evenings. Yep, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya.
We have a selection of tablecloths, aprons, table runners, and tea towels to spruce up your holiday. In addition, we have a large selection of teacups/saucers, teapots, and beautiful Sunshine Biscuits tins that would make a great gift idea (especially filled with goodies)!
Sharing a cup of tea with friends is perfect for relaxing after a big meal. We have a variety of styles and sizes of teapots and beautiful teacup sets.
There’s even a beautiful china tea set for children. (And yes, we have a plastic set or two.)
We have 2 beautiful Sunshine Biscuit Tins that are beautiful for your home, as a gift, or to fill with goodies and take to the next holiday gathering.
Beautiful large vintage art tin with two-sided imagery by classically beloved artists, Martin J Heade and Frank W Benson (American Masters). Martin J Heade image is of famous “Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth” c. 1885-95. Frank W Benson reproduction is of the “Summer Afternoon” c. 1906.
The body of tin is white with pinstripe brown lines giving piece a tailored appearance. Inside tin is washed in a gold tone coating. Descriptions of the Sunshine Biscuit company, the art and the artists are printed inside lid and on bottom of tin. Advertising history.
Size: 4” tall x 14.5” wide x 11.75” deep.
It’s not too late to check out these items and more before your Thanksgiving Celebration. And you know, We’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
It’s a beautiful Monday morning, so take a bit of time and stop into Bahoukas Antique Mall to check out the Holiday Teasers and browse the shop for a special Holiday Decor and/or Gift.
Do you know the names of the original 10 CareBears?
Each Care Bear is a different colour or shade and has a unique image on their stomach (referred to in various media as a “belly badge” or “tummy symbol”) that represents their personality. In addition to the Care Bear family are the “Care Bear Cousins”, which feature Brave Heart Lion, Cozy Heart Penguin, Bright Heart Raccoon, Lotsa Heart Elephant, Gentle Heart Lamb, Loyal Heart Dog, Playful Heart Monkey, Proud Heart Cat, Swift Heart Rabbit, Treat Heart Pig and Noble Heart Horse created in the same style as the Care Bears.
The 10 original Care Bears consist of Bedtime Bear, Birthday Bear, Cheer Bear, Friend Bear, Funshine Bear, Good Luck Bear, Grumpy Bear, Love-a-Lot Bear, Tenderheart Bear, and Wish Bear. Later on, additional bears joined them, as well as the Cousins. from Wikipedia
The Holidays are here. This week we wish you a Safe and Beautiful Thanksgiving Celebration filled with Gratitude! And don’t forget, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya! Stop by and browse to find that special treasure for the season.
You may not think of bunnies at this time of year. But this delightful collection came into our store recently and we know it would make someone (young or old) a delightful Holiday Gift.
Actually, although PenDelfin is best known for its rabbits, it’s the rare earlier wares made by the company that are most sought after by today’s collectors. But we’ll come to them in a moment.
The story of how PenDelfin came into existence is a romantic one. The company was formed in 1953 in the shadow of Pendle Hill, just outside Burnley, in Lancashire.
Its founders were Jeannie Todd and Jean Walmsley Heap, who first met at an exhibition of paintings being staged by Burnley Artists’ Society. The two worked together at a building society in Burnley. They became close friends and decided to go into business.
Pendle is perhaps best known for its famous witches. The historians among us will know that King James I, who hated witches, wrote a book about how dangerous witchcraft was and stirred up hatred among the populace to the point where no one was safe.
In Pendle, a young beggar woman accused of witchcraft had done nothing more than ask for some pins from the pedlar. He refused and she cursed him, whereupon sometime later he fell ill.
He later accused the woman of bewitching him and the ensuing investigation brought 19 more suspected witches to the courts. One was found innocent, the rest were hanged and Pendle passed into history.
The first piece made by Jeannie and Jean was a deep relief wall plaque, called the Pendle Witch, suitably modelled as an old hag complete with cat on her shoulder riding a flying broom stick across a full moon. She became the company logo.
PenDelfin was born, the name coming from Pendle and the elfin-like figures the company produced, and the two women never looked back.
Each contributed £5 as working capital and with the garden shed as company HQ, the entrepreneurs began by making Christmas gifts for friends. Jean modelled the figures from clay and Jeannie boiled rubber on the kitchen cooker to make moulds.
Soon the hobby became a full-time business. In 1954, Doreen Noel Roberts joined the company and the foundations of the design team – JWH and DNR – were in place.
The family of mischievous rabbits first appeared the following year. Father Rabbit was first and production continues to the present day creating a steady stream of attractive and highly collectable creations that were soon sitting on mantelshelves and in bedrooms around the world.
As more and more rabbits were introduced to the family, and demand increased, the company bought Cameron Mill, in Burnley, where production continues today.
The models are made from a durable stone-based compound which is the ideal medium for reproducing the sharply detailed features of the various characters.
Each rabbit figure is produced entirely by hand by skilled workers and each is hand-painted by specially trained artists capable of the shading, tinting and highlighting demanded by the designers.
A final coat of varnish is applied and only after strict quality control are the models packaged in their familiar turquoise and black boxes and dispatched internationally, more than a thousand flying out of the door every week.
Of course, it is those models that have ceased production which today’s collectors crave. For example, if you can find one, the Pendle Witch plaque changes hands today for £800 or more.
The holidays are coming fast. Next Thursday is Thanksgiving and then only 26 days until Christmas Eve!!! We want to help you be ready! This Friday’s Christmas Teasers will help get you in the mood.
The featured image showcases a small portion of the Holiday Decor we have available.
We have a selection of cookie cutters for all seasons, but a snowman, angel, or star would get you started for the holidays. Hurry in – they’ll go fast.
Are you looking for a delightful ornament for your holiday decor or to give as a gift? We have some. Stop in and browse the shop to find the perfect one for you!
Yes – right now we’re focused on Thanksgiving. But we also have a shortened time between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. So now is the time to find those special items to add to your holiday decor! Stop in and check us out. You know we’re watchin’ for ya!!
Musical instruments tend to go quickly. We recently received a collection of violins for our store. Check out this gallery that also includes a cello, an autographed violin, an acoustic starter-guitar, and a moon lute (or moon guitar).
The collection features a violin with many autographs including Kitty Wells, Bill Monroe, and Chief Powhatan. There are several violins including a 15″ student size and a twin set, and a Chinese Moon Lute or Moon Guitar.
CHINESE YUEQIN This unique 4 stringed instrument originated in China and is called a moon guitar, or yueqin, and is considered a Han Chinese lute. It gets its name from its large, hollow sound box and is believed to be a descendant of the ruan. Though it is called a guitar it is closer to a banjo in terms of how it is played.
Just a couple days ago we mentioned dinner gatherings, casual and more formal. So it’s important to add this quick post that highlights an amazing Spode dinner set that we just received in our store. It’s from their “The Cabinet Collection” and features the Sheraton pattern, (c)1800. This pattern seems to be quite rare and we’ve seen only a few pieces listed on replacement sites.
The Sheraton pattern by Spode is simply beautiful. Although it’s fine china, it also has a bit of country flair. We think it would fit most any decor. The complete collection is a service for 12 and many duplicate servicing pieces. George would be willing to make it a single serving or 2, 4, 6, or 8 if you desired. Maybe you have this pattern and need a serving piece! Stop in and talk with George. See how you might add this to your table!
If you’re ready to add a beautiful dinner setting (yes, we encourage mixing and matching as well), to your holiday dining, stop in and browse our collections.
Remember, your manner of entertaining family and friends is totally individual! No matter whether it’s formal dining or a casual ‘grab your plate and visit a buffet’ setting, we can help you add a bit of pizzazz!
Stop in soon and take a peek at this stunning set of Spode dishware in the unique Sheraton pattern. You know we’re here and, yep, we’re watchin’ for ya!
The holidays are upon us and it’s time to add a wee bit of bling to your holiday outfits! Of course, these wonderful costume jewelry pieces make excellent gifts as well.
We have received an amazing collection of reasonably priced costume jewelry to add that flair you might be looking for! For example, these natural stone rings are sure to add a bit of sparkle!
WOW – check out this bling – uranium glass jewelry! CLICK HERE for a link to a great article about uranium glass jewelry. (Note: the camera does not do justice to seeing them in person.)
And to complete that holiday look, take a peek at a few of our pins and brooches.
We encourage you to stop in and see this amazing jewelry collection for yourself. Then find the perfect piece to finish your holiday outfit or to give as a gift – or BOTH!!!
Our featured image is the PEZ Space Mission Collection. Are you a sy-fy lover or a NASA fan? You’ll find many interesting links if you search the internet for anything NASA. Wherever your interest may lie – astronauts, planets, International Space Station, Hubble images, and more – you’ll find links!
PEZ offers the Mars Rover, Gold Astronaut, Silver Astronaut, and the Space Shuttle in the Space Mission Collection. But they also offer Pez items related to the Space Jam movie and more.
Looking for Unique Wedding Ideas
Wedding celebrations range from the classic, formal ceremony to the unique and fun. The PEZ Collection of Bride and Groom could make a fun element at a wedding shower or reception for your space-fan Bride and Groom. How creative can you be?
Whether you’re a collector of PEZ or looking for a fun way to add a bit of fun to a party, celebration, or wedding, Bahoukas Antique Mall probably has what you’re looking for. If you don’t already know, George has a huge collection of his own, decorates a Christmas Tree in hundreds of PEZ dispensers every year, and offers an amazing variety of Pez in the store.
Stop in today and take a peek. You know we’ll be watching for ya!
This tiny Cloisonne Horse and even tinier bird are simply beautiful. Your ‘someone special’ might be tickled to have one hiding in their Easter basket!
Cloisonné (French: [klwazɔne]) is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects with colored material held in place or separated by metal strips or wire, normally of gold. In recent centuries, vitreous enamel has been used, but inlays of cut gemstones, glass and other materials were also used during older periods; indeed cloisonné enamel very probably began as an easier imitation of cloisonné work using gems. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné.
This wonderful collection of Hummel figures is from the 1940s – 1970s. Delight a child – or a child at heart – with one of these cute kids from Hummel. In the photo below, we especially love the figure with the pigs!
Who doesn’t love Norman Rockwell?
These two figurines feature young boys and puppies. Delightful!
The figurines above feature “Runaway” with a clown drying the tears of a young boy, a young boy and girl headed to school, and a jockey getting ‘weighed in.’
APOLOGIES for the blur in the photos … didn’t notice it in the camera. But these 2 Norman Rockwell figurines above feature dad (or grandpa) helping a young boy with his fishing pole and the family dog looking on. The other is dad watching a little girl with her puppy as they build a snowman.
Tiny Swarovski Critters
Oh my goodness, what is not to love about these critters from Swarovski Crystals? They include a snail, the cutest fox (love his tail), an owl and hedgehog, an elephant, a penguin, and more. Hurry in and see them for yourself. They’re just delightful!
Small and Stunning Porcelain Flowers
These exquisite pieces are by Boehm. They’re approximately 3″ or so tall. These pieces are simply stunning.
These Figures are wonderful, perfect for a collector, and a delightful addition to a special Easter Basket or home decor. Stop in and take a peek. And you know … we’ll be watchin’ for ya!