Mexico City's Amazing Antiques & Must-See Vintage Treasures!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มี.ค. 2024
- What an incredible feast for the eyes! Mexico City is centuries old, and the center of imports throughout a history of Spanish, French, Italian, American and indigenous influences. What will that portend when we visit a high-end antique center there?
Our friend Betty is with us to interpret (and get permission to film), and we happily discover that there's more than just Lladro in the two sister shops at the front of Plaza del Angel antique center! Incredible French art deco Degue lamps, Czech glass fruit chandeliers, Venetian and Bohemian glass fixtures dripping with crystals...and that's just the ceiling! Cases filled with gleaming Sabino glass, Gerdago art deco figures, cute Gulla spring headed critters and painted Italian portrait jewelry are just the beginning in this mecca for serious collectors from all over the world.
Austrian bronze, Victorian marble sculptures and a retablo featuring the Virgin of Guadalupe take us on a side trip to the fantastic assemblage of buildings at the Basilica named in her honor, and then back to the shops again to explain why the vases we all call "Bristol" glass are really a misnomer! A huge collection of European perfumes, highly carved Continental furniture and a sleek modernist Daum Nancy fish from France whet our appetite for even more beautiful vintage and antique items...but you'll have to wait until our next video about this astounding collection of fabulous antiques to see even more!
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I honestly thought there was a car wreck outside my window when the Bristol alert occurred!
I guess I made the point a little loudly!
Thanks George and friend. I’ll most likely never get to Mexico City so I enjoyed seeing the shops with you.
I figured we should share, it was my first trip in my lifetime!
Gorgeous shop and items! Thank Betty for all of us. So helpful to have an interpretor. Shes gorgeous too! 😊
Thank you! She is wonderful and I'm so pleased she could come with me
Aw that's sweet thank you, so happy to share our México City adventure w you all 😊💖
George, thank you for sharing Our Lady of Guadalupe. Stunning antiques. What a beautiful place.
I have to thank Betty, she impressed on me what a huge part of the culture she is!
Wonderful to share Mexican culture with the Nomad community 😊❤
That shop is AMAZING. Especially the chandeliers and Bohemian glass. I go nuts over Bohemian glass -- any color cut down to any other color.
Me too! Absolutely
And hopefully not the Last, there is much more to see! Viva México, viva la vida! 🇲🇽😊
I hope you enjoy this one 😊
I did when we were there, and I did again now!
Betty, you are a diamond! I truly appreciate you taking George to these phenomenal shops, so he could share them with all of us!
Thank you for being George's guide and interpretor.❤
Great that you gave Bristol blue glass the credit it deserves. We in the U.K are very proud of our history. ❤ Thank you for an amazing tour of Mexican antique shops and hope to see more from your visit.
Ever since I saw Tony Scott's 2004 remake of "Man on Fire" (with Denzel Washington), I fell in love with Mexico City and its (Spanish colonial?) architecture. I don't know if I'll ever get there, but I so enjoyed this video, George. Thank you! And thanks to Betty too. So sweet.
Oh yes "Man on fire" you might also like "romeo + juliet" with Leonardo Dicaprio, but nothing beats exploring México City in person. So glad you enjoyed this video. Bendiciones 🇲🇽❤
Fantastic show! Thanks for taking us along.
You bet!
I woke up and told God I was not feeling him. I asked for something to make me feel. I guess God answered: OK, Betty and George will be there just hang on. I got my wish with this video. I did feel uplifted and did feel the Holy Spirit through this. Don’t ever doubt your internal feelings. Thank you both ❤️🐩
That is so great! I understand, I have been doing some meditating and reflecting and trying to refocus after being on an admittedly fun autopilot through the show season, and that experience there really helped. For me, the Holy Spirit is the way I feel connected to God in the modern world
Freedom is the goal. Love is the weapon. Faith over fear
@@TheAntiqueNomad And I truly appreciate you for who you are. Thank you for you 👍❤️🐩
This was a Fun trip, going to Basílica of Guadalupe has always been a highly spiritual experience for me. So glad Miss Poodle you felt uplifted watching this video. Bendiciones ❤
@@bettyr8608 You sure show the light in you Betty. You two were put together for a reason.
I had a great impact from you ❤️🐩
Wow, what fun! What awesome antiques. I love the chandeliers. Thanks for taking us along. I enjoyed it very much.
I sure did too! THanks
Me three 😂
Those blue bottles are beautiful 💙
They are! Now that I know that's what Bristol Glass really is, I want some
Me too 😁
Wow look at all the stunning items in the shops I couldn't wait to see everything. I love going to Mexico have only been to the beaches not the city but love the vibe in Mexico food is great. Enjoy yourself George
Agreed on all counts! I hadn't been before either
How wonderful. Beautiful Antiques and beautiful art in a beautiful city. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for visiting with me! I thought this would surprise a lot of viewers
@@TheAntiqueNomad it was a very nice change and so interesting. Betty is a great guide!
I love my clear art glass animals! Clear glass is very lovely and I love mixing it in with rich jewel tones.
George, I learn so much from you! Thank you for all of the great information - and videos! You're awesome. 🙂
I appreciate that! Thank you for wanting to see more
I couldn't even afford to walk into one of those shops...but wow 🤤
You and me both! But they were very nice to us regardless, and there were a few things mere mortals could buy lol
@@TheAntiqueNomad 😂
George and Betty! Thank you so so much for taking us along. Although far from the reach of my budget the education alone is invaluable! The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe is beautiful. I had never heard it having been raised Protestant Methodist.
The Basilica and the grounds are amazing (I need a more amazing word.... Amazing²).
Well I guess LLADRO isn't your old faded, pastel, one note anymore. WOW
George, just absolutely wonderful thing to enjoy with you and your marvelous community ❤
Thank you kindly! This one was special to me and I'm so glad I could show everyone
George, what a treat. I thoroughly enjoyed this, thank you so much for taking me along to Mexico City.
My pleasure! It was great for me too
George fascinating news about Bristol glass! And that chandelier! I have no words. Thank you Betty! Looks like you both had a great time. I've always wanted to visit Mexico City. Thanks George! ✌🏼
Yes we had a great time in México City, lots we did not see in this trip so we have to go back soon. 😊
So glad you enjoyed this video. Bendiciones 💕🇲🇽
Oh George....you give so much!!!!
Such beautiful antiques. I enjoyed looking at all of it. Great video!
How wonderful, both inside the shops and outside around the church. I had no idea Mexico City has places and pieces that are so luxurious.
You just wait for video #2, you will be Amazed 😉💖🇲🇽
George, your content thrilled me. OMG!!! I could watch you and your lovely friend hit every gallery and shop in Mexico. So please go to Guadalajara and make more videos. I lived in Guadalajara for 10 years as a child, and I think you and Guadalajara antiques would be a perfect match. Thank you so much for making my week, month, and year!!!
Oh so happy you found joy in this video. I agree Guadalajara would be great to visit along with Tonalá 💕🇲🇽
@bettyr8608 and next door, Tlaquepaque. We stay in Tlaquepaque when we visit. Another beautiful colonial town. Wonderful shops and restaurants. The best place to stay in my opinion is la villa del esueno. Google it for pictures. Magical💘
Oh I will I promise you, I love Tlaquepaque ❤
I loved learning about the real Bristol glass! Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge.
That chandler in blue crystals i want California ❤❤❤❤
This makes me want to visit Mexico.
One of the best videos I’ve ever watched wonderful antiques in Mexico City. Just beautiful!
Aw so glad you enjoyed this video, it was fun exploring the City. Bendiciones 🇲🇽💕
From the time of first seeing the thumbnail for this video, I was really looking forward to it. It did not disappoint. Thank you so much, George. Safe travels.
I'm so glad! I was just in awe of it all
Be still my heart.....the bohemian glass! OMG! When I die, this will be part of my heaven. Each piece is more magnificent than the next.
Aw so glad you found joy in this video. There is another video coming soon from this trip with some really amazing pieces.
Bendiciones 🇲🇽💕
Oh yes! More to come soon
Good evening, George. Whoa! The front window of that shop had more really nice antiques in it than a lot of antique shops here have in the entire shop. There was a falconer figurine there that I liked. That was super interesting about Bristol glass. I would love to have that MOP crucifix. It was really pretty. I've always liked those Austrian bronzes, but I've never owned one of them. They were exceptionally well done. Those shops were absolutely astounding! I've not seen that quality antiques...or shops...here in a _long_ time...decades, actually. It was a treat to see all of that, and I needed it today. This is the one-month date...and the 18th would've been dad's birthday, so I really needed this today. Thanks for taking us along!
That is so true! This place was amazing, and there is so much more to show, I split it into two videos. I was shocked to learn about Bristol Glass not being what I was told my entire career! I've only owned one small Austrian Bronze piece, so well made, I'd love to have a big one just once. It was really fun to show a lot of true antiques of high quality, I realize this may not attract a thrifter audience but I want people to see these things exist and there's an entire level of wonderful items to find! I'm so glad I had this for you today.
@@TheAntiqueNomadI'm looking forward to the next installment of the Mexico City trip! I finally had to give up trying to single out the pieces I liked most...it was _all_ of them! I'd like to see a deep dive into Bristol glass. The info you provided blew my mind. I'd like to have several of the smaller Austrian bronze pieces. I think they would make a fantastic grouping, and they could even appear as a "village market" of sorts, if grouped together. Quality, whether a thrifter or not, _never_ goes out of style. The pieces in those shops were phenomenal! I'm really happy to see there are still places where quality is still appreciated!
I agree so hard to pick one thing as my favorite. That first place was packed, no wonder George said he wanted all to resale 😅💕
Thank you Sharing your adventures. Absolutely beautiful. Please Stay Safe Happy and Healthy Have A Wonderful Day
Oh George Im so happy for you im Mexico ❤fun to see these interesting shops ❤California
Thanks so much for sorting out the Bristol glas mystery. My friend from Bristol gave me true piece of Bristol glas and I just could not align the American definition of Brisstol glas with the one I had!
George thank you for such another amazing video
I've browsed CDMX and it is indeed massive and soooo interesting to shop.... incredible history and possibilities there. Shhhh
Excellent trip! Absolutely love the history and how you explained it. Thank you for taking us along!
I bought a pair of circa 1920 18K cufflinks in original box from the first shop you were in for $60 a few years ago! The ivory in the shops in Mexico City are some of the best examples I’ve seen. Thanks for the update on “Bristol glass”, George! Very interesting!
Oh Wow that's great that you visited and have an ítem from that Shop, hope your visit to México City was a fun one!
Wow, I can't wait to see what you find.
There'll be one more from here coming soon!
God Bless you George for sharing the story of our lady of Guadalupe and all the holy things there in the store, it’s so great right now because in the world a lot of us are doing a 9 month novena to our lady of Guadalupe. 0:38 0:38 0:38
Our lady of Guadalupe is the most famous Woman in México, she is part of our culture and even People who identify as athiest are devotees of our Lady of Guadalupe! Bendiciones 🇲🇽💕
Great video George! Thanks for sharing!
So Enjoyable....Weather looking fine as well! Hope you are having some great meals, getting to take in the architcture WOWEE! ❤ For real, gonna start learning some Spanish.....Would love to travel here some day ❤
Wonderful to see you enjoying Mexico City, I have always loved it there. My main personal collections are Art Deco bronzes and good studio Art Glass. I have a smaller collection of carved stone pieces, and another of gemstone bead necklaces. I am drooling here, as I’m sure you can imagine.🖤🇨🇦
WOW… so many treasures there!!! I’m blown away!! In a good way 😉❤️💚
Thx George!
Omg this place is magical
I'll show more soon! It really is
It really was Magical, very much a treasure hunt. So glad you enjoyed this video. Bendiciones 🇲🇽❤
Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us, George. This was a real treat and so enjoyable to watch! 😊
Field trip!!!! ❤❤❤❤
Great place to antique! Thanks for sharing!!
Fantastic! Ty, George!❤️❤️❤️
What a treat! Thank you!
Our pleasure!
So sorry for the loss of your friend..praying for you and his family..
Oh wow George thank you so much, great video and hello from Rochester NY
Love this trip to Mexico!
Awesome video George!! I was unable to watch live because I had a hockey game.
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Just WOW!
Very interesting, thank you. Alas, all beyond my budget. Now I want to see some Mexican thrift stores!
I agree, George can you take us to Mexican Thrift stores ? 😊
He did a video of an outdoor flea market in Mexico on a previous trip if you haven't seen it already.
Those metal art deco coasters look like Johnny Walker schwag.
Thanks for a great travel video❤
go to La Lagunilla and other TIANGUIS!! Stores could be more expensive. nice trip!!!! WELCOME!!!!
I definitely will! I've heard there are deals for resellers there. We found that to be true in Guaymas as well. However, it was so fun to see major antiques of great acclaim all in one place. And thank you for being so welcoming!
Really enjoyed this video George. Just want to clarify the use of netsuke. They were attached by a chord to a pouch or similar item and acted as a 'counterweight' when the chord was threaded under the obi. This was necessary due to the absence of pockets.
So the vase I have that we thought was Bristol Glass is actually Bohemian Glass. Antiques Roadshow told us it was B. Glass. Wow.
I know, I was shocked!
WOW!!! That place is amazing to say the least. Never seen mercury glass before that I know of but that stuff is beautiful. Have a great day and safe travels
So much fun! Something I would love to do. Glad you showed us this.
Sam's right, btw. The Brit glassies I know call the cobalt Bristol Blue. The enameled bits have always felt "wrong", and light-colored "Bristol" always felt weird to me. They always ID it as Czech/Bohemian glass; English it isn't. Add the pieces together and I'm 99.9% sure Sam and his friends are correct. 17:37 I have the black glass perfume bottle sitting right in back of me. Small planet.
PS: Looking forward to the next Mexico Vid.
Me too! We didn't get to see a lot of antiques this time, we tried but most were closed on the day we went
OMG that Sabino piece! I almost want to book a flight! Can you buy and import antique old ivory? I am a fan of netsuke and also collect Kwan Yin figures for my altar. And yes, I am one of those Don Quixote collectors. My favorite book. I consider myself a chaser of windmills. A good thing to be. And I love the story of the Lady of Guadalupe. I used those roses in one of my books once. Always loved that story and those roses. What a great little tour!
Love the Sabino! Can't import ivory to the US, can't even sell it in most states now. I have a friend who is picking up Don Quixote pieces too! The Lady of Guadalupe and that entire basilica ground was just tremendous to me! I'm glad you enjoyed, more to come soon
Hello George enjoy watching you.
Thank you so much! Great to see you in comments
I love Mexico city! Thanks for sharing this!
I do too, now!
@@TheAntiqueNomad I went there often.
Fantastic!!!
Glad you like it!
That was fun and interesting! Thank you.
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Fascinating! Thank you for sharing.
I also enjoy collecting ‘m
Everyone's sentiments really sums it up. 😅 Those chandeliers, my goodness. The house I grew up in still had it's original chandelier and every year I would help my mom clean it. I wish more people would see how worth it, it is to have one. Of course most ceiling heights don't accommodate them anymore. Such a shame. So many amazing things that you shared with us. Proof that there is always so much more to see and learn.
Did you drive there? The items you choose to return with, how does that work at the border? I understand from the US to Canada, second hand items have to be claimed but I assume there is a sum that is allowed before that happens. Can you just drive home with it all. How does that work?
Last note is a sincere thank you for sharing that info about Bristol glass. Isn't that so interesting how that came about. I love to get my information as accurate as possible when listing so I really appreciate all that I learn from you. ☺
Canada next, I hope!
Great pieces
They really were!
Sorry I missed the premier.
Glad you got to see it!
Have a safe trip
It felt very safe, I was a little surprised given what we hear on American TV
@@TheAntiqueNomad my mother was murdered from 3 men from Mexico in 1996.
Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear that. Was it in Mexico or USA? Very disturbing. We're not safe anywhere 😢
@@marthamechelis6368 in was in Dallas in front of a Spanish bar. The killers were from warez & were human/ drug smugglers. So when they blame the border on Biden when this crap has been going on for decades
Just don't go out at night & by yourself. Can't trust no one
Super fun!!
It was!
Very impressive!
George this video showed up on my Google News feed! Thought you would like to know😊
Do you ever see Boucheron ornate bottles. So beautiful and mmm the scent.
You’re looking in the wrong place! The most interesting antique markets are street markets like the one at Jardín Dr. Ignacio Chávez on Saturdays and Sundays, or the Sunday sidewalk market at La Lagunilla. Saludos desde Morelia, Michoacán de Ocampo.
Hola Amigo! Thank you for the info will try to get there on my next trip to the City 😊🇲🇽💕
You have got to go to Hotel Geneva. Owned my Slim
That would've been nicer than where we stayed, but we were just a few blocks from the Museum/Theater/Shopping/Skyscraper complex he built in Polanco
I will consider hotel Geneva for my next trip.
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Damn I forgot
That's okay, there'll be another video from there soon!
Very nice content! Think you may ever make it to Europe?
I hope so!
Hey George! Love your show so much! Was wondering, do you know of any good upcoming antique shows or flea markets in Florida that may have good vintage jewelry?
West Palm Beach at the Fairplex first weekend of each month
Fantastic! Thank you George! 🙏🌺🌺🌺
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I collect rosaries and crucifixes.
Did Xeno go with you ??🎉
No but we'll go there in a few weeks!
Did you see any milagros? Religious charms in shape of body parts?
You think that mace/battle ax dish may have been for tobacco??
By george did u feel safe in mexico city
I really did! I stayed in the historic center and Polanco, which was like being in Beverly Hills. There were bad spots near the airport (like anywhere) but it's SO much better than it used to be, and than I expected...and honestly, I only got panhandled once and saw one person passed out on the sidewalk, I see that many in a few blocks in most big US cities these days
Be very careful
I honestly was taken by how nice people were, how safe it felt and how (given that I speak little Spanish) people were willing to help. Not at all the image we hear on American tv! Obviously there are bad areas there too, but I wouldn't seek them out any more than I would in a big American city
I live very close to Bristol UK. Blue glass is pricey. Amazing trip! Stunning environment.
HEY GEORGE , PICK UP A BOX OF FIRECRACKERS AND A ELVIS VELVET PAINTING FOR ME PLEASE,,, PAY YA BACK