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!
It may be true that formal dinner parties have become passé, becoming more casual – sharing rather than ‘entertaining’ with friends and family. The holidays offer us a great reason to open our homes to a gathering – fancy or casual.
To create a welcoming atmosphere, consider your goal. Yes, you can create a formal, fine-dining, event. But you can also create a 70s-style casual gathering – come on in, sit anywhere, bring a dish to share, and … well, just enjoy!
No matter your style, at Bahoukas Antique Mall we have a variety of glassware, serving pieces, and dishes to suit every need – casual to formal. Remember, nowadays there is no need to match everything – mix and match is in. So instead of fretting over a dinner party, enjoy sharing your individuality with a fun gathering of family and friends. If you love a particular china pattern, go ahead and use it. Just remember that no one says you have to also match it with fine crystal and silverware. Instead, have fun and match it with your everyday pieces.
Maybe you have a favorite serving piece (sure – it might have been passed down to you from your great-grandmother), use it! You might even share the story of why it means so much to you.
Are you headed to someone else’s gathering? We have a few covered cake dishes to add just a bit of style!
Bottom line – enjoy the holidays in your style – casual, formal, artsy! The truly important piece is to enjoy as a guest and a host! Make it fun! Share your individuality and your stories. Happy Holidays!
Stop in today and take a peek. You know we’ll be watching for ya!
Next week we hope you’ll be sharing the gift of family and friends as you celebrate Thanksgiving Day. We also encourage you to remember and do something for those who may not have the joy of family, friends, or even a good meal or a warm home.
Bahoukas Can Help with Your Plans
Here at Bahoukas we have a selection of dishes, serving dishes, glassware, tea sets, and more to help your table service look awesome. Plus we have a wide selection of items to add to your holiday decor. Browse this collection and then stop in and pick out a few things that would add to your special Holiday preparations.
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And don’t forget, we have a variety of ideas for hostess gifts.
And we’re here. Waitin’ for ya. Ready to help you find what you’re looking for (just in case you missed it)! We’ll be 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.
A busy season of activities is upon us. And you may just want to add a serving dish, cake plate, or covered cake carrier to your collection. They make beautiful presentations as well as being practical.
selection of covered cake carriers and cake platters on pedestalsshell-pink milk glass cake platter on pedestal2 cake pedestal cake platters and a serving bowl of white milk glass with silver edging at Bahoukas in Havre de GraceThis stack of beautiful cake platters is just a sampling of what’s available at Bahoukas.
Bbeautiful Serving Pieces Perfect for Weddings
wood tray with dome-covered cheese trayexquisite etched glass cake platter/cover at Bahoukas AntiquesAdd elegance with these exquisite crystal vases, bowls, glasses available at Bahoukas.
We have a selection of beautiful and exquisite crystal vases, bowls, and stemware that could add loveliness to your wedding decor.
Or possibly you just need a very practical wood-based tray with a dome-covered cheese tray.
No matter you’re needs, we have a variety of beautiful serving pieces from casserole dishes for your picnics to china and crystal for the wedding table.
Just one example of beautiful serving dishes available at Bahoukas.
Drop by and browse our shelves at Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum soon. We’ll be watchin’ for ya.
We have holiday ornaments and items to create a beautiful centerpiece. You’ll find little things throughout the store to add just the right ambiance to your holiday fun.
Homemade Sweetness
Local Havre de Honey from our Green Team
Whether you’re baking, adding a glaze to your ham, or sweetening your tea, our local honey from Havre de Grace Green Team will add love to your efforts. This also makes a wonderful gift of ‘local’ to someone special on your list. We might mention that you’ll want to hurry, it’s selling fast!!!
Entertain with Style
Lenox serving pieces
From beautiful serving pieces to highlight the delicious foods you’ll be offering this season, to a variety of trays, cake plates, and more to add the perfect style to your table or buffet.
This is just a sampling of what you might find as you meander through the shop. The perfect decoration, serving dish, or holiday gift is waiting for you to discover. And yes, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya.
These beautiful hand-carved wood figures would most certainly please a collector. One or two might also be a perfect addition to your holiday decor.
Yesterday we encouraged you to look UP and DOWN when you browse our shop. Today we want to point out the variety of items you might find.
Nautical and more
Just a few ideas for a nautical decor or gift including wood figures, decoys, and a duck-decorated lamp.
Vintage Cameras
Vintage cameras and accessories have always been popular items at Bahoukas. We don’t keep them long in many situations. Whether you collect them to display or you’re a photographer who loves to actually work with them, you’ll want to stop in on a regular basis to check our latest finds.
Pottery to Porcelain
Beautiful pottery piecesmini water pitcher and bowl setsbeautifully patterned pitcher, bowl, and chamber pot
Whether you’re looking for an unusual pottery piece, mini porcelain pitchers with wash bowls, or a beautiful pink-rose water pitcher, bowl, and chamber pot, we may have just what you’re looking for. As a unique gift or to add to your home decor, it’s worth taking a peek at what we have.
So from Tea to Tools
We really do have something for everyone!
We look forward to pointing out the special items you might be looking for to complete your holiday gift-giving or to add a bit of spice to your decor. Stop in soon. We’ll be watchin’ for ya.
Just seeing the name “Currier & Ives” conjures scenes of winter and the holidays. This 4 pc canister set would make a stunning gift for someone special.
If you desire a wee bit more color – or a lot in this case, this 4 pc canister cornucopia set with fruit on the lids might be just the perfect gift or be great on your kitchen shelf.
Ceramic Cornucopia 4 pc Canister Set with Fruit covered lid
Variety of Glass and Ceramic for Entertaining
cut glass salt cellars, candy dishes, small plates, candle holders
Add a bit of sparkle to your holiday decor with the cut glass candy dishes, candle holders, small plates for appetizers or desserts, and salt cellars. These also make great items to create a unique centerpiece or to gift as a hostess gift.
ceramic and porcelain holiday serving/decorating pieces
Whether you need a small tureen, candle holders, vases, and various serving dishes, here at Bahoukas we have a wide variety of items for your own holiday entertaining or to gift a special person on your list.
Perfect and beautiful drink set
Queens Lusterware drink set with tray, tongs, and ice bucket
Relaxing by the fire or after a pleasant dinner, enjoy a drink using this beautiful vintage set. This beautiful mid-century Queens Lusterware drink set with tray, glasses, ice bucket, and tongs is a beautiful way to serve. Did you know it was seen in Don Draper’s office on Mad Men?
This is just a sampling of ideas for holiday gift giving or to brighten up your entertaining that can be found in our shop. Stop in soon because you KNOW we’re watchin’ for ya!
These pitchers and the deviled egg dish are awesome if you’re into chicken collectibles.
Do you love anything ‘chickens?’
There are at least 100 glass companies that have produced at least 250 forms or sizes of glass hen covered dishes over the past 150 years. These dishes are referred to as an animal dish, trinket box, hen in a basket and hen on a nest. The official name, according to Smith, originated from Westmoreland glass company in the 1930s. They coined the name “hen on a nest” which has been shortened to simply “hen on nest” by latter companies and collectors. Between 1890-1910 the glass hen dishes gained advertising and publicity when they were used to package condiments, mainly mustard.
Collectible chickens – especially ‘hens on the nest’ – are very collectible. Among the ‘homesteaders’ it’s easy to see why they might absolutely love anything ‘chicken’! But it seems that many collectors, as well as home decorators, love anything ‘chicken’!
The variety of colors in these beautiful hens on the nest dishes is amazing. What’s your favorite?
We have a very large selection of these dishes. Fill them with candies, a dish on your Thanksgiving table, or anything you might like. Add to a shelf of collectibles. No matter how you use them, we have an amazing collection.
Yes, we’re here. And we’re watchin’ for ya! Stop in soon and find those items you’ll desire for the upcoming holidays!
The popularity of glass items, especially those made of milk glass, spurred the creation of many glass manufacturing companies in the United States, France, and England during the mid-1800s. These companies produced milk glass products that were used as tableware, bowls, covered dishes, specialty items, vases, and figurines.
A wonderful display of unique bowl designs in milk glass.
Milk glass is an opaque or translucent milky white or colored glass, blown or pressed into a wide variety of shapes.
A covered bowl – perfect for hiding those candies you love, plus several other milk glass pieces.
First made in Venice in the 16th century, colors included blue, pink, yellow, brown, black, and the white – which lead to its popularity.
Beautiful milk glass goblets
How to clean White Milk Glass:
We found a great answer to cleaning the yellowed milk glass you may find during your hunt – denture cleaner. Yes – denture cleaner! Click on the link below to the easy how-to steps!
Jadeite, also known as Fire King Jade-ite, is a type of glass tableware made of Jade-green opaque milk glass, popular in the United States in the mid-20th century. A blue variety called “Azur-ite” was also produced for several years. Jade-ite and Azur-ite were both produced by Anchor Hocking.
It’s our final suggestion from our many collections in our shop. Just a few samplings to give you help with your last-minute shopping for Mom.
Elvis?
Elvis Collectible
Many older moms loved Elvis. Would your mom love an Elvis Collectible? We have a great assortment for you to choose from.
Jewelry?
We have a huge selection of jewelry – reasonable costume jewelry to some fine gold and silver pieces. Are the kids looking to find something special? Stop by and browse our aisles!
Dishware and more…
There’s no way we can show you all the dishware pieces that we have in the shop. But if you’re looking for just a special piece, we’ll help you find it.
Knives-Forks-Spoons-oh my!
Silverware service
This is just one example of our collection of silverware. This is a beautiful set.
Cast Iron Cookware
cast iron cookware
We have a collection of cast iron pans, kettles, and more. Would mom appreciate one of them? Stop by soon…
Hats
Okay, so this is veering a bit from cookware… but hey, we never know what YOUR MOM might like.
Oil Lamps?
Oil Lamps
These are just 3 of hundreds of oil lamps available in our shop! You’ll be so surprised to see the variety we offer.
…and even more variety of choice
We’re Here…
and we’re watchin’ for ya. We even have umbrellas should you need one! In the meantime, let us help you with your last-minute gift for MOM!
Afternoon tea is usually associated with the great tv series we’ve enjoyed, such as Bridgerton and Downton Abbey
A fancy tea (photo courtesy of Unsplash)
… or fun!
But also, you can have fun just as Alice did at the Madhatter’s Tea Party.
(photo courtesy of Unsplash)
We Have Tea Sets
Whether you’re looking for beautiful teacups and saucers, teapots, or beautiful settings, Bahoukas Antiques can add pizzazz to your tea party. Just look at 4 patterns from the very latest teacups and saucers we’ve acquired:
Teacups in blues
Teacups in Lavendar
Teacups in shades of green
Tecups in yellows
Tea Party Etiquette
Of course, you can be very traditional or casual. But a little extra decorum can make a tea party a special event while still being plenty of fun. You might experiment with different tea flavors. Or you could ask each to bring a small dessert to share.
If you have a matching tea set, a traditional tea party is definitely a good excuse to pull it out and show it off. If not, mismatching cups bring fun and color to your table.
The whole point of a tea party is to get together and enjoy tea. Pick your favorite teas to pour and share with your friends.
A beautiful display of our many teacups and saucers
So choose your theme. Then stop by Bahoukas if you need to add a few teacups and saucers, serving trays, or a teapot. Make it fun. Mix and match. Invite friends that will enjoy the tea and share stories and laughter. A tea party just might be what you need.
Don’t forget… we’re here… and we’re watchin’ for ya.
These photos barely touch on the splendor of beautiful teacups and saucers, teapots, and more. Whether you use them to drink your favorite tea or to decorate with them by adding a living plant or a dried arrangement, these pieces are stunning.
Is there a little spot in your home that needs just what these pieces offer – beauty and color and function if you wish? Stop in and pick your perfect choice today!
One example are these pieces of Japanese teacups and teapot to the left. Beautiful colors in fine pieces waiting for you to put them to good use.
All of these wonderful pieces are just waiting for the appreciative eyes of a lover of all things exquisite.
Need ideas for decorating with teacups? CLICK HERE!
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Do we have teacups?You bet we do!
Maybe you have a youngster who would love to have a tea party with you. Check us out. And you bet, we’re watchin’ for ya and ready to help you find the perfect item you’re searching for.
This company, founded by Samuel Sabin in 1946, did not manufacture china, but it decorated “blanks” (i.e., undecorated pieces of china) purchased from ceramics companies that made the actual pottery and porcelain. Sabin applied decoration to these blanks — often by using decals — and then resold them to a variety of wholesalers or retailers. It is reported that Sabin also decorated glass.
In 2020, thanks to a covid pandemic, delivery to our door has become commonplace for just about everyone! But if you’re familiar with Jewel Tea Co., you may not realize they started their door-to-door business in 1899.
Although many remember the Jewel Tea Co. which closed in 1981, few are probably aware of just how unique and entrepreneurial this company was. The following quote is a great example of how nimble and quick-thinking they were:
There were many tea companies at that time, and they all sold door-to-door, giving premium coupons with grocery purchases. When enough coupons had been saved, the customer had a choice of premium items offered. One day Mr. Ross knocked on the kitchen door of a prospective customer and had hardly stated his business when she grabbed a broom. He returned later that same day and learned that the lady had saved coupons for six months buying coffee and tea from a “wagon man” and had expected to get a rug with her coupons. However, the wagon man stopped coming around. Mr. Ross quickly offered her a premium to be left with her first order, to be paid out with a later trade.
This story varies from a broom to hot water, but the fast-thinking Mr. Ross with his idea of advancing the premium set the Jewel Tea Company apart from all other existing tea companies of the day.
Jewel Tea Co. “Autumn Leaves” dishware by Hall Co.
Many of the baby boomers today will recall these dishes from having had them in their homes growing up. They were premiums offered by Jewel Tea Co. and made by Hall China Company.
In the mid-1920s, the directors of Hall China made a decision to associate with the Jewel Tea Company to produce an exclusive line of dinnerware for them. Jewel started using Hall teapots as premiums, and then expanded the promotion to include its own line of distinctive dinnerware and kitchenware. New pieces were introduced by Hall China for Jewel until 1980.
This image is from a tching.compost and shows both the Autumn Leaves and Cameo Rose designs.
Do you collect the Cameo Rose pattern?
There’s much to be learned from earlier successful companies. And it’s always fun to start a collection where you can share a bit of the ‘story’ that comes with them.
Drop by and chat with us, browse our 9,000 sq. ft. of collections. We’ll be watchin’ for ya!
We absolutely love this collection. If, per chance, you don’t remember what Depression Glass is, here’s a bit of background:
Glassmakers couldn’t sustain through the Great Depression by providing the popular labor-intensive cut crystal glass of the 1920s to the upper class. Much like we’ve seen distilleries pivot to hand sanitizer and designers pivot to mask production during the COVID-19 pandemic, glass companies that once made luxury crystal were forced to reconsider their products. In an attempt to keep people employed, glass factories in the Ohio River Valley pivoted to mass-producing significantly cheaper molded, patterned glassware thanks to an innovative machine that could produce upwards of 1,000 pieces a day.
Lovely Pink Depression Glass bowls and parfait dishes, goblets and pitchers.
What’s really exciting is that, according to this Architectural Digest article, the interest in collecting Pink Depression Glass (and others) could be gaining new interest.
This is just one “Collection of our many Collections! Stop in soon and browse Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum. Yes, we’re watchin’ for ya!
Did you know there was a time when picking up your soup bowl and sipping was proper? That’s right!
If it looks like a teacup with two handles and it fits nicely into a matching saucer, then this item is a soup bowl. It was once considered polite to gently sip one’s soup. Quietly using a spoon came later and now soups are considered one of the “naturally” messier foods out there.
As winter temps settle in, we all look forward to savoring a wonderful warm bowl of soup. What’s more wonderful than enjoying that soup from a bowl designed to pick up and sip!
Beautiful Vintage Double-Handled Soup Bowls
Stop into Bahoukas Antique Mall soon and choose a couple for your home! MMMMmmmmmmmm… I can spell that soup now! Yep, we’ll be watchin’ for ya!
Looking for a beautiful piece to add a bit of class to your holiday table?
We have a wonderful selection of serving pieces. Oh, you say they don’t match what you have? Well, put on your creative decorating hat and use them as ‘accent pieces’ rather than ‘matching pieces.’
Platters and Tureen
Upcycling is not only practical but can truly be beautiful.
When you find a perfect serving piece to accent your table and to show off that favorite side dish, you’ll have the perfect match!
Chips and Dip? Or maybe a beautiful salad bowl!
This lovely glass serving dish will add a bit of color to your buffet table and has just a touch of holiday hue!
Butter Dishes and Small Tureen
Beautiful covered butter dishes are so much nicer than a plastic tub.
From simple lines to beautiful cut glass, we have a wonderful selection. Did you notice the beautiful small tureen? It’s a gorgeous piece for serving that yummy side dish.
These are just a few of the beautiful pieces we have that will add a touch of color, class, and even conversation to your holiday meals. Stop in soon and pick out one or two for YOUR decorating.
In the meantime, you can be sure that we’ll be here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
