St. John Antiques — Local services in Galveston

During our visit to the historic Strand in downtown Galveston, we stumbled upon St. John's Antique Shop and decided to explore its treasures. We were pleasantly surprised by the vast array of unique items on display, making it one of the standout antique shops we've visited.

The shop's collection boasted an impressive variety of antiques, each with its own story to tell. From vintage furniture to rare collectibles, there was something for every taste and interest. We found ourselves captivated by the diverse selection and spent hours browsing through the fascinating items.

What truly impressed us was the reasonable pricing of the merchandise. Despite the high-quality and uniqueness of the pieces, the prices were surprisingly affordable, making it accessible to collectors and enthusiasts of all budgets.

Overall, our experience at St. John's Antique Shop was delightful. The shop's charming ambiance, extensive collection, and reasonable prices make it a must-visit destination for antique lovers exploring the...

We stopped by here after a day at Moody Gardens today. This shop had a little of everything, and a lot of charm. My daughter, who collects tea cups, found one that she loved, and I found an Edgar Allen Poe book from 1927. Both were very reasonably priced. The proprietors were super nice and very knowledgeable. Quick note: if you are looking for uranium glass, they know the value of what they have, and you will pay it. It's best to keep looking for that stuff at random thrift stores that don't know its value. Their pieces were individually priced, which wasn't bad, but I couldn't bring myself to buy just one piece that was obviously part of a set, and that just wasn't in my budget. If it's in yours, then go for it. They had...

Good: Many beautiful objects, well organized. Fairly priced. Friendly greeting.

Bad: A shelf of racist artifacts. Included the common mammy figurines and minstrel black face, but I was shocked by a poster of “Lulu the Zulu”—a grotesque rendering of a naked caricatured African woman and rating of African female breasts.

I’m from New Orleans and most shops there have stopped selling mammy figurines because so many people (of any race) are offended. But at the very least, please remove this horrifying artifact. Donate it to a museum if you think it has historical value.

My kids have inherited my love of antiquing, and I would never want them...