Whenever I’m home visiting, I always stop by Maxwell’s - and they never disappoint. Wonderful selection, friendly staff.

I can never resist going into Maxwell's when I'm in the Old Port. Even though I've seen most of their items, they always have something new. I especially love the colorful tin animals from Mexico, and of course the guinea hen pottery from Great Britain. They have tons of stuff -- kitchenware, linens, wall hangings, gourmet items, planters, soaps, lotions, bookends, whimsical items, Manie and nautical themes -- way too much to go into here. And, loads of pottery.

The guinea hens (or pottery poultry) from France are some of my favorite items here. They come in three sizes and different colors and shapes, and they're extraordinary. There were also several wooden 'chubby seagulls' that we liked that were very different from the typical seagull sculpture.

This has been a favorite gallery of mine for decades. I never get tired of going into Maxwell's (although those steep front granite steps are getting tougher to climb, haha). Right now, they have lots of holiday crafts, like Christmas ornaments, dishware, and other items. I've always loved their pottery, glass, and whimsical tin animals in particular. There are so many crafts done by talented artisans, including local Maine artists, and Maxwell's has a great online store as well. Great service, reasonable prices for the quality.

I bought 8 matched napkins from the “sale” table and didn’t notice until I returned home that they were completely faded with discolored streaks. When I called to complain, they said I had to mail them back. DON’T BUY FROM THE SALE TABLE WITHOUT A CAREFUL INSPECTION. Is this an upscale store or a thrift shop??