Located in the New Weave building at historic Savage Mill, Bearing Gifts greets you as you enter with a life size stuffed bear who seems to be waving "hello." The store carries a wide range of collectibles and gifts but specializes in collectible Teddy Bears, dolls and ornaments.
This antique store specializes in Swedish items, primarily from the 18th and 19th centuries painted in light, neutral colors. Gardening decor, ornaments and ironstone can also be found at this quaint location, which has stood ground since 2003. Its welcoming presence easily convinces patrons to invest in the tradition.
The Emporium Antiques store is located on E. Diamond Ave. by the train station. It carries antiques and other items, including furniture, jewelry, art, sculptures, fine china, and lamps. It is separated into sections, with each one decorated by a different staff member, using antiques and fixtures that match his or her taste and style.
Mark's Salvage cleans out homes, public storages, offices, barns, sheds, attics, yard sale leftovers, estate sale leftovers, auction leftovers, among other things. The company also does light hauling, auction consignments at 30%, landscaping, auto body, and more.
The Prevention of Blindness Antique Shop is located on Antique Row. The shop raises money for prevention for macular degeneration under the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington. Donations are accepted and are tax deductible.
When walking into the well-filled, house-like building, visitors are greeted by manager Barbara Galitzin or volunteers. The antique shop offers furniture from the 1700s - 1960s (and sometimes newer); clothing including shirts, slacks and scarves; photographs; artwork and old postcards; porcelain China and glasses; books and other collectibles.
In addition to selling items, the shop also accepts glasses and frames to recycle. Last year the Prevention of Blindness Antique Shop collected 30,000 pairs.
Fireside Antiques is located in Old Town Bowie, and has been open at the location for the last 25 years. Fireside has a vast collection of antiques, with furniture including dressers and cabinets. For shoppers looking to personalize their homes, there is also a stained-glass vendor at this location.
