Baker said these are the items that attract children to Spring Antique Mall. Meanwhile, objects such as records and typewriters serve as reminders of the past for adults.
“It’s kind of a silent history,” Baker said. “A lot of people come in and buy what they used to have in their house—because of the memories.”
Jackie Kerbow opened the shop in July 1992 with her late husband, R.B., after spending some time looking for antiques for a store on FM 1960. Baker purchased the business in 2002.
Kerbow still works at the register and is one of the 40 dealers who sells antiques in the shop.
She said the store has not changed much over the years, and she credits Baker for sticking with tradition. For example, the store still uses paper price tags instead of a computer-based price-tag system. This old-fashioned aesthetic is evident in the pieces available for purchase. Baker said all items for sale are from the 1960s or earlier.
Baker said she prefers unique objects that are not merely collectibles. For example, the store has a selection of old wooden doors that buyers often repurpose as headboards, along with milk-glass vases and mason jars, which are popular to use for wedding flower arrangements.
Doing business in the area for 25 years has allowed the antique dealers to build strong relationships with members of the Spring and Klein community. Baker said local regulars often stop in for new items or just to visit.
“[We] always have free coffee and cookies, and we have lot of people who come in just to have coffee and cookies and visit with us,” Baker said.
Spring Antique Mall
1609 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. D, Spring
281-355-1110
www.springantiquemall.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m.
