Things Get Better With Age! | Shopping Antiques & Vintage on Route 66

How did I get here? This unexpected antiquing stop in a new city gives us all plenty to gawk at in this video, when Antique Specialty Mall appears along a stretch of old Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
This time worn tourist road turns out to be our avenue to timeless treasure, as we find a lot of really great and rather unique collectibles in this surprisingly large antique center! Mexican and Southwest Pueblo pottery are to be expected, but that piece of Marblehead Pottery in a neighboring booth is seldom seen outside its native Massachusetts. Turquoise jewelry is a staple in these parts, but we find scarce forms of turquoise from played-out mines that no longer produce, along with a friendly and knowledgable guide to tell us why some of those pure blue stones are so scarce!
Cushman maple furniture from Vermont with a rustic western flare? Century old herbal remedies and mid-20th century designer furniture? Mastodon bones and musical instruments? This place juxtaposes a whole lot of fun and desirable collectibles in a really large space! That tells me that a longer trip to Albuquerque's antiquing attractions is a trip worth making in the future.
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[@roseannabodenhamer3995]

The turquoise jewelry is absolutely beautiful!

[@pattyebricker4924]

Another fabulous video with George filming and narrating. The reason we all watch

[@mjmj2860]

Another fun and informative video Thank-you!❤ George!

[@bushelandpeck1501]

That was an amazing antique adventure! I didn't see you buy anything. After my dad returned from Vietnam, we were stationed in Clovis NM, about 3 hrs from Albuquerque. We lived there for a year before going to Germany. My poor English rose mom wilted in the desert heat, to say the least! Happy trails to you, be safe!

[@rebeccaphillips4824]

Really enjoyed this one! I was born & bred in New Mexico. Felt so good getting a taste of home😊

[@Deborah4Antiques]

As I'm watching more shows featuring MCM items I realize how much of my parents home was decorated that way. I'm 65 now and was the youngest. I always thought my parents had traditional taste, not so! I so enjoy your content!

[@obeedoo]

Drooling over that turquoise and silver jewelry. That Castledome (spelling?) ring was spectacular! Just wow!

[@stephaniethirtyacre9532]

My friend David said you have such a calming voice. I agree. I also love so much about the New Mexico area. Love Taos a lot.

[@pyrexmaniac]

Brasilia was so popular. I picked up a "gentleman's chest" and a triple dresser from my local Goodwill about five years ago for $15 each.

[@elderlypoodle9181]

I really enjoyed the commentary between you and the turquoise expert! The Native American framed piece from 1904 was so wonderful 😮. Those bookends fabulous. Such an exciting video ❤️🐩

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I always like to run into someone with expertise we can use!

[@debbieking9917]

My kind of jewelry and art 💙 Some very special things. Loved this one. 💞

[@robinroberts2803]

I could listen to you and the gentleman talk about the different turquoise stones and the silver forever♥️ I so enjoy your videos

[@nemophilistnay]

White oak bark is the only painless cure to bad hemorrhoids. Interesting how long those cures have been around. The Navajo jewelry is beautiful! I’ve got to get mine in a store.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

It's so popular now, you'll sell it all! I think a lot of good home remedies have been forgotten with time

[@Qwijebo]

There's just something intrinsic about MCM furniture and art.

[@janetpogue4970]

Our family has what we call a humidor. It's a low table w a small door that opens to a humidor. It's the size of the smoking table. I thought the one u showed would also have the interior of a humidor.

[@susandavis9478]

Thank you!

[@tyyp8607]

George thanks for all the education and information you share with us all I lean so much from your videos 🇨🇦😃👍💕

[@george.carrasco]

Great video George! Thanks for sharing!

[@maggiknight2637]

Thanks! Another great learning video.

[@suzanconklin8415]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of items from the past and present. ❤

[@lynncombel1106]

That brush McCoy, all the varieties of turquoise, and fossils!!!!! OMG, as always, you bringing 🔥 love 😍 Thank you!!!!

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Aww thank you too! I'm so excited that I still have fun things to show you

[@susanjackson282]

Congrats on 38K subs! Soon to be 38 million

[@AdvMedic2010]

The seventies bar in orange was awesome!

[@RosemaryHulej-ei3fz]

The knowledge you share is extremely interesting, entertaining and every word is appreciated and understood 👌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Wow, that is an amazing review in a few words! I feel humbled

[@carolegernett4351]

loving all the MCM. The bar at the end of the video was very cool.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Thanks! You'll like Wednesday's video

[@elizabethhiebler6198]

Love travelling with you!!

[@LauraMe...]

Hi George! This is an awesome place! I like how spacious the booths are. They aren't as over crowded as most tend to be, but then that's usually how you get great deals. The turquoise jewelry was exceptional and very interesting to have such a knowledgeable vendor available to tutor us all. Very generous of him.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

It's a tradeoff, crowded booths often have bargains but are harder to shop for a lot of people. I was really glad the guy was there to give us deeper knowledge about turquoise!

[@LauraMe...]

@@TheAntiqueNomad he really was amazing!

[@aprilwillier9610]

Thank you George, for sharing the knowledge, it sure does make it more fun ❤️🇨🇦

[@lorenemeyer4665]

My grandmother had the sieamese cats and sold because my husband's taste in furniture is different than mine so sold when I moved about seven yrs ago and yes regretted it..but not enough room and was afraid it would break so sold to someone that seem to love it so happy with that 😊

[@lenaray6257]

Are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet

[@kimstahl6833]

Thank you for your knowledge George.

[@erinnkemp]

Thanks George!

[@jeffcole1914]

Route 66 was on my bucket list but I only saw a lil bit of it it’s still a half full bucket 🤓

[@pattyroyal3269]

Hi George, thanks for sharing! I feel like I should hit the save button after every one of your videos. I'm not going to have any space left on my phone...lol. Thanks again, you're the greatest!!!😁😆😄

[@agomodern]

My heart would have skipped a beat! (Well, it already does every 10 beats) Very reasonable Broyhill Brasilia set. Last 2 dining table with chairs sets I sold for $3,500 each (I restored one and one original awesome condition with original bird fabric.) I saw the 2 leaves leaning up against the chest of drawers. If I were to see this set where I live, I would have snatched it up in a heartbeat. If you were there a couple of days you could have bought it and flipped it for a decent profit in that time period.

[@sararinckel]

I love barrister book cases! I will own one sometime in the future...

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Me too I could use one now

[@Chereese0808]

I could spend a week in that store. Mahalo George. Hope you do make it back there .

[@lauramoonwoman]

LOVE the herbal antiques, i do collect them!

[@Jane_Dow]

Frame 22:02 The little girl in the Kodak picture almost looks like Buffy off the Family Affair TV show. I'm sure thats not her, but a close likeness. Always enjoy tagging along on your shopping trips ! :~)

[@annareichbach6894]

Hi George. I'm glad to see you in Albuquerque. It is where I live. I love that you found a lot of items that interested you.

[@d.frisco7283]

Fun video!!!

[@martisteele6542]

Thank you!! Great place filled with great stuff

[@carolynmccallum9009]

Great mall tour!

[@janelchambers6791]

George your videos are so informative, glad you talked to the gentleman about his turquoise. Did not realize that the mines had run out on those two types

[@beckylindvall5801]

I love watching your videos. You are so knowledgeable!

[@cherylhuot4436]

Great Mall!

[@lenaraay]

Luved froggie ash tray

[@isearcheduwin3132]

Thank you for adding to my knowledge! I am impressed with your wide range of information.

[@doreenbailey6130]

Thanks for the store tour from Albuquerque .. my ears really perked up when the gentleman was talking to you about the Globe copper mine as I live about an hour from there. I love sleeping beauty turquoise but the color of the turquoise from the other side of the mine pit is AMAZING. TFS Happy Trails

[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

We love ya 🐱

[@carolzilko2643]

Really happy to see a Southwest video! I hope you can go to Bisbee, the Tombstone area, and Tucson someday! There’s many unique places and things here well worth seeing.

[@janemurl5806]

The dolls are speaking to you Michael - that's creepy! I'd run if I was you - I would run really fast or they're gonna get ya!! 😂

[@dorisbern6539]

George that was very interesting and informative!!! That was a very Grand Mall 😃😅😅😅😃😅😃!!!!! I enjoy how you give all the information that you know of certain things it's very interesting!!!!!!

[@cecoya]

Used to live in Albuquerque back in the late 60's early 70's it sure has grown up a bit lol. Love all the antiques in this mall. Truly amazed for sure. You have a great day and make sure to take us back soon please.

[@Craftinganddollshorts]

Cool stuff in Alburqueque. My 40 yo son lives there. Now more incentive to visit him.

[@ozarkzoe]

Hi George 👋Wow that Castle Dome turquoise is such a SMOOTH Blue💙 it doesn't even look real. I enjoyed hearing about it. I really think that 💙 is my favorite Thank you for sharing 😘 I loved the maple dining room set too

[@lisaray7409]

Oh my gosh you were so close to where I live. Only 4 hours away.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I hope to get back there!

[@marilyndudek3356]

I noticed a metal wreath to the left of the Pompeian bronzes that you talked about. I wondered what the price was. I saw the Vintage Bombshell buy a similar wreath a couple of years ago and as I recall it was worth quite a bit. Thanks for the video. I love seeing the different stores in cities/towns that you visit.

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

Good evening, George! I liked the Uneeda Biscuit jar. I have four old Uneeda Biscuit tins with scenes on them. The painting/print, behind the Cushman set, caught my eye. It reminded me of Jackson Pollock's work. Those herbalist items were fascinating. I wouldn't mind having a collection of those. It seems like Pyrex has almost become like an infestation of sorts. It's gotten close to the point of being boring, there's just so much of it. I, of course, loved the barrister bookcase. That mall had a lot of really interesting items. Thanks for taking us along for the tour!!!

[@corenekay5776]

Oh, I need to talk to you about this store. My husband and I are going to New Mexico this spring or early summer. So any info you have would be great. Very fun and interesting to see different things in the different places. I just bought some of that light blue turquoise this last week. Funny, the timing for things. Often I'll buy something and you show it in the next video. I love it. Thanks for another great video.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Oh neat! When you get to go, let me know

[@suzannedawson6330]

Please tell me the name of this antique store. I live in Albuquerque and would like to go check it out. Many thanks for all your knowledgeable information. Love your videos

[@kathrynwilson3233]

I really enjoyed this episode filled with quality items. I only can wish for a mall like this in the area where I live. Research Triangle Park is situation at the confluence of 85 and 40 - the perfect place for a huge antique mall - investors take note!!

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

That tea set looks like one I saw on Antiques Roadshow! Can’t remember the name! Beautiful- I think if I was a reseller I would have grabbed that up!

[@crittergirl3647]

Was trying very hard to see every detail of the set of possibly wooden toy figures in the box below the cars you were discussing @24:00 😍

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

Oh yes, the bowling set!

[@kelleykelley549]

Yesssssssss!❤❤❤

[@sharonb537]

Your Masons comments gave me a good laugh out loud.

[@AliceGoesNomad]

💖

[@lelasart]

I was wondering about all the art pieces - it seems like you skipped over them - maybe because you didn't have the time and most likely paintings and drawings would be a whole category of it's own when such a large store has so many - do you find valuable paintings or drawings very often? You hear every now and then of someone finding one that is from one of the mastes in a goodwill - I did find a beautiful scarf a while ago by the artist Jessie Oonark - vintage and sold for$100.00 on Etsy - the one I found went to my sister who is an artist in Sequim Wa -- Thank you

[@pretzeltime3900]

Hi George! I found your channel a few months ago and love that you have been out traveling. I have a question: Do you know much about Peking Glass?

[@emptychair8141]

In the case that he misses your post . He has a link in the description above for his email and there's one where he'll appraise pieces.

[@pretzeltime3900]

@@emptychair8141 oh thank you so much for the info

[@ccya157]

🤗🥰

[@beckyc.5743]

I see the Trautman owl design listed as Blenko all the time. I’d be interested to know if the piece is copied or if it’s as ubiquitous as it seems.

[@pammywhammy3521]

👍❤😊

[@VanityStorming001]

I’m visiting home Albuquerque over Labor Day weekend. I missed the name of this place. Could you or any other commenters share if they caught it?

[@melissagardner8894]

I would rent a truck for that sofa AND the dining table and chairs.

[@lenaray6257]

Hi george n zeno just six hours hurry up

[@twistoffate4791]

Lol

[@OriginalNethead]

That cuff at 07:50 is classic Mexican sterling. Priced accordingly, doubtless. "Old pawn"... how I HATE that term; it's just a marketroid hype term that annoys every real NA jewelry dealer I ever met. 20:32 Navajo pearls were originally made from silver coins, hammered flat. The newer ones are just made of sterling bits. I bet your dealer knows that too - I'm no NA expert.

[@FOXYCECILIA]

Beautiful antiques but Jesus everything is so pricey...but i got to to admit they all in pristine condition.

[@p.b.1219]

You pronounced Acoma like "a coma." It's ack um a. Stress the ack.

[@jimmeer3442]

I’ve called ABQ home for just over two years. I have visited several of their antique malls just to look. Our Goodwills and Salvation Army’s are horrible, many are just full of junk. I feel like I’m living in the Wild West here. Not a safe place to be. High crime, streets full of homeless with drug and mental health issues. Come during the day but leave before dark. It’s such a shame because the surrounding areas are full of beautiful scenery.

[@TheGinamac79]

Heard that ABQ has high crime and drug problems. Drugs are everywhere today 😪 our economy tanking, and people will not be spending money on collectibles. High cost of everything, nothing left over for fun stuff. I do enjoy hus videos and his time to educate us 🤗🫠

[@danielulz1640]

Not Masons, Shriners.

[@lisageilhausen1866]

Shriners ARE Masons, as a matter of fact they are the highest levels of Masonry and are dedicated to charitable and philanthropic endeavors.

[@danielulz1640]

@@lisageilhausen1866 are you sure about that? Masonic Lodge and Shrine Temple are two very different organizations. That is like saying Elks and Oddfellows are the same thing.

[@obeedoo]

Oh, definitely Masonic! A quick Google search will answer the question. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

[@m.c.master4622]

WHY does the thumbnail say "I think they stole it!"??? Has nothing to do with the content?

[@dtruetheeness]

You must need a drink of water after filming, so many words.

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I get thristy!

[@emptychair8141]

This was hard to watch🙈

[@juliemarchese-temple7749]

GEORGE! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE!!! PLEASE PRONOUNCE: TAXCO: AS: TAHZ-CO. THANK YOU!

[@tiborvari7182]

Why do you have to produce those stupid thumbnails?

[@fnKILLJOY]

Just found this channel I’m so happy I did. You’re doing great bro

[@TheAntiqueNomad]

I'm so glad you did too!