Spencer's Mercantile - Purveyor of finest quality goods for lovers of heritage, historical, and reproduction items.

Welcome!

Whether you're a re-enactor, a historian working with a museum or historic site, a movie or theatre person,
a history buff, or just someone looking for something a little different and exciting, we've got some
wonderful items to pique your interest and suit your needs.

We take great pride in the quality and accuracy of the historically-based products that we carry. They are reproductions of items used during the War of 1812 (a.k.a. the Regency/Jane Austen era), French and Indian War (F&I), and American Revolutionary War, as well as our most recent obsessions: Late Victorian, Edwardian,
World War I, and Steampunk! And somehow, odd things from the 1940s have started to sneak in too . . .
not that we're really complaining!

Drop by and visit us in person at

248 Locke Street South,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8P 4B8

Phone: (+1) 905.525.6303

Map

Winter Store Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00ish pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00ish pm
~ We may be open additional hours ~
~ by chance or by appointment ~

While you're here, check out the excellent
shops, boutiques, restaurants, spas, and
hairdressers who are our neighbours!

Gifts and treasures abound at our retail location in the heart of the old antiques district in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

"Atelier de Modistes" - Le Bon Genre 28, c. 1807
(Click for larger image)

Or explore our website, which is filled with unusual goods of only the finest quality.

Investigate our many different departments, where you'll find things old and new to delight you . . . and don't forget to check out our specials and one of a kind items!

Let's go shopping!

You can also find us on the road at a
wide variety of events throughout the year
in both Canada and the US.
As merchants at these events, we strive to accurately portray shopkeepers from history in our 18th century style canvas tent. Most times, you'll find re-enactors in period uniforms reliving battles that took place on the very ground on which they walk. You'll witness commanding officers barking out orders, full military maneuvers, and musket and cannon fire filling the air with smoke -- a wonderful spectacle for the whole family! We invite you to come along -- we're sure you'll have a wonderful time!

Check out our latest schedule, including links to the sites and events!

At Mississinewa 1812

Young Ladies at Home - Moses, 1823
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~ And ~
We offer a wide variety of classes and workshops. You can come to our scheduled classes at our store, or you can book us for specialized workshops for your own group in a venue of your choice!

We also offer a co-marketing and revenue sharing program for museums, historic sites, and not-for-profit groups -- contact us for details!

Check out our upcoming classes and workshops!

Serious History . . . made seriously fun.