Visit the ANTIQUE MILE during Abq. International Balloon Fiesta!!

There's lots to do while visiting Albuquerque.

  Make sure you don't miss

 Albuquerque's Antique Mile!!

"Even the most streetwise Albuquerquean would be surprised by a ramble along Fourth Street Northwest ...The street's traditional Antique Mile has been given a dose of glamour, with new destinations existing side by side with family businesses that have been around a half-century or more", says Sunset Magazine. Local IQ Magazine and the Weekly ALIBI magazine have also acknowledged Albuquerque's Antique Mile and its popularity.

The area is quaint, the Albuquerque antique shops are clean and all stores specialize in different eras, collections & products. Their staffs are friendly and helpful.

  Many consider this collection of Albuquerque's antique shops their personal favorites and

 some of  the best antique stores in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

See what all the fuss is about!!!

Bring your friends and make a day of it...

Visit Albuquerque's Antique dealers at the Albuquerque Antique Mile in Los Ranchos or Albuquerque New Mexico.

The Antique Mile sponsors LAVENDER FAIR on FOURTH STREET

In a collaborative effort along with the Lavender in the Village event and weekend (www.LavenderintheVillage.com),

the Antique Mile is sponsoring the first ever

 LAVENDER FAIR ON FOURTH STREET.

This event will promote Fourth street businesses and commerce, as well as, provide a venue for the many talented Artists and Crafters in the vicinity.  Fourth Street businesses will participate by providing great discounts, sidewalk sales, free parking and a "Fair-like" atmosphere during the event.  As this is the first year, the sky is the limit.  Who knows what deals and surprises you may find.  Mark Saturday, June 26th from 10:00am - 5:00pm on your calendar.  It's happening on Fourth Street between Ranchitos Rd and Osuna in the Village of Los Ranchos de Abq.

 Click on the map at left for better directions or look for all the Lavender and Purple!! 

If things go well, the party may continue all weekend long.

 Check it out - the more the MERRIER!!

For more info contact the Lavender Fair Chairperson, Donna at 505.344.7300.

An Introduction to TRANSFERWARE

Transferware is a style of ceramics including pottery, dinnerware, and other delicate items. It uses transfer printing, a decorative technique which was developed in England in the mid-18th century, particularly around the Staffordshire region.

The process starts with an engraved copper plate similar to those used for making paper engravings. The plate is used to print the pattern on tissue paper, then the tissue paper transfers the wet ink to the ceramic surface. The ceramic is then fired in a low temperature kiln to fix the pattern. This can be done over or under the glaze, but the underprinting method is more durable. The process produces fine lines similar to the engraved prints in old books. Before transfer printing ceramics were hand painted, a laborious and costly process.

Twentieth century major English manufacturers include Crown Ducal, Enoch Wood, Royal Staffordshire, Royal Crownford, Alfred Meakin, Spode, Johnson Brothers, and Mason's. The most actively sought-after patterns, are: Crown Ducal's "Bristol", "Calico", "Castles", "Charlotte", "English Chippendale", "English Scenery", "Friendly Village", "Historic America", "Italian", "Liberty Blue", "Old Britain Castles", "Rose Chintz", "Tonquin", "Tower", Vista", and more. The process was popular in other countries including Germany.