Can be seen at The Canon City Queen Anne "Fine Dining," Tea House and Antiques/Tea Treasures Store, 813 Macon Avenue, Canon City, CO (719) 275-5354, during tea times and private appointment.
Afternoon/Lunch Teas 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., High/5 course Dinner Teas at 6:00 p.m., Monday - Saturdays, Sundays reserved for private parties.
Absolutely beautiful, stunning and precious in expressions, colors and details, a true treasure for you to enjoy or gift to a loved one (a great grandmother give to a grandchild.)
Shipped US Postal Service Flat Rate Box, US, Insurance, Confirmation.
Bears available at the queen anne retail store, 813 Macon Avenue, Canon City, CO, during any fine dining tea time or by special appointment, 719 275-5354.
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 28, 2012 at 10:40 AM EST | No Comments
History of this old 1889 Victorian, three story structure, which has been turned into a Fine Dining Restaurant and Antiques/Tea Treasures Store.
The structure was built in 1889, from a set of real house plans, one of the first ever submitted to the City of Canon City. William McClure, a real estate investor had just finished building the McClure Hotel, 4th and Main Street, CC. He decided to build a home for his wife Elizabeth and his ten children.
Built on a prison stone foundation, as a double brick construction it has weather all those years well.
The structure went through many owners, was everything from a college dorm to rental units, resulting it being very run down. We purchased it in 2001 and began to work on it in 2002, opening the fine dining tea house 12/17/08.
We have served many special events, volunteer the facility for a number of fund raising events, intimate weddings, receptions, as well as a large number of annivesaries, birthdays, special occasions.
In September, 2011 we opened the Antiques/Tea Treasures Retail Store, in one of the less used tea rooms. In October, 2011 we started the online store, http://store.thecanoncityqueenanne.com and the consignment services for customers desiring to sell an antique/tea treasure.
We hope to have our digital sign display operating for the tourist season this year, as well as being able to do a better job in visually telling our story and showing off the antiques, tea treasures for sale. More later on that.
Reservations are requested for Afternoon/Lunch Teas, 11:00-2:00 p.m. and necessary for High/5 course Dinner Teas, 6:00 p.m., Monday-Saturdays; Sundays reserved for special parties.
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 23, 2012 at 10:44 AM EST | No Comments
Additional pictures, click on "Antiques Store," tab, to the left.
For those of you who have not had the opportunity, yet, to visit the Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures Retail Store, we offer one small picture, which is centered in the main display room, which has over five hundred options to view.
The retail store is located at 813 Macon Avenue, Canon City, CO, which is two hours south of Denver, forty-five minutes southwest of Colorado Springs and Pueblo, CO.
We are located in the historic district of old town Canon City, on one of the streets named after a founder, Thomas Macon.
The store is on the first floor of this three story 1889 Queen Anne Victorian structure, along with three themed fine dining tea rooms, seating thirty.
Included in the store is the entry way displays, offering loose leaf tea for sale also.
If you cannot visit the store a number of the items are available on our online store, http://store.thecanoncityqueenanne.com If you desire to consign with us, please visit our website, where a "risk free" consignment is explained.
A visit to the retail store can include a Afternoon/Lunch Tea, served daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m or a High/5 course Dinner Tea, seating at 6:00 p.m. Reservations Necessary. (719) 275-5354.
Antiques/Tea Treasure shopping and scones, devonshire cream, hot, loose leaf tea, just "go together."
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 22, 2012 at 01:16 PM EST | No Comments
Dear Valued Customers,
- Thank you, for another “Special” Valentines season. The Father/Daughter and the Mother/Daughter, Son Afternoon/Lunch Teas were a success and the 5th Annual Valentines Sweet Heart High/6 course Dinner Tea was once again sold out, with a ton of prime rib, filet mignon steaks and salmon served to a bubbly crowd.
- We have received funding and a city sign permit for our first major advertising expense; a digital, led sign to be placed on the east side of the tea house, see graphic, visual, at the end of this email. We will be able to communicate our fine dining options and special events with the 280,000 annual vehicle occupants traveling on 9th Street and 96,000 annual vehicle occupants traveling on Macon Avenue. In addition we plan on using the sign to send congratulations to our Anniversary, Birthday customers and announce Baking/Cooking Demonstrations, Fund Raisers and Special Events. Watch for a You Tube video of the sign in operation, to be announced in the next couple of email communications.
Tuesday, March 6th, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.,"Scones, Devonshire Cream and Hot Loose Leaf Tea," $7.99 per person, (2 large scones,) Devonshire Cream, Jam and (one pot) of Hot LooseLeaf Tea, in the tea room of your choice, (our apology, orders cannot be shared or split.) Reservations Requested.
*Saturday, March 10th, 2:00 p.m.,“The Art of Italian Cooking”Returning by Request.Homemade Sauce, Noodles and Delicious Applications. Reservations Necessary.
Saturday, March 17th, 6:00 p.m., 3rd Annual “St. Patrick’s Day Dinner,” All you can eat Corn Beef, Cabbage and Irish Stew. Reservations Necessary.
Tuesday, April 3rd, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.,"Scones, Devonshire Cream and Hot Loose Leaf Tea," $7.99 per person, (2 large scones,) Devonshire Cream, Jam and (one pot) of Hot LooseLeaf Tea, in the tea room of your choice, (our apology, orders cannot be shared or split.) Reservations Requested.
Saturday, April 8th, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., 4th Annual “Easter Brunch.” Reservations Necessary.
*Saturday, April 14th, 2:00 p.m., “The Art of German Food,”Returning by Request, Family recipes, Schnitzel and Spatzel, Reservations Necessary.
*Comfort Food Chef Linda Ballard is half German and half Italian; growing up with a home economics teacher and ethnic family traditions she will be sharing recipes, secrets and tips in preparing special meals. Both of these baking/cooking demonstrations are returning by request; get your reservations in early.
- Smaller portion menu additions a success. We heard you say that you wanted an option of smaller high/5 course dinner entre portions and we added same, which have been well received, details at http://www.thecanoncityqueenanne.com/menuoptionspricing.html
Thank you, for your continued business, please feel free to let us know if there are special fine dining meal requests, we will attempt to meet your needs. Advance communication necessary.
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 16, 2012 at 04:20 PM EST | No Comments
Cancer. Just the one word changes a life, family, friends and everyone around the individual. For our family the word arose a week ago and became a nightmare on Tuesday evening.
Brian McGee is our son’s, brother-in-law, he’s 48 years old and as of this past Tuesday surgery he has been informed that cancer is in almost all of his internal organs. We were praying for a kidney tumor to be removed and healing to begin. Now, we are told he has stage four cancer, with four to six months of life.
Devastating is an appropriate word to describe how the news affects everyone, those close and those with limited relationships.
Brian is a school teacher, sports coach, thus, it will affect the next generation, as well as his children, grandchildren, mother, sister.
Brian is a good man and unfortunately he lost his father, Stan, to heart problems, when Stan was sixty years old. I turn sixty-six in a couple of months and I realize what a blessing those six years has been (yes, i am spoiled by my wife, others, even our customers, however i can see a blessing in having this time, smile.)
As Brian begins his remaining journey, with an assurance that he will be with his father, his best friend, in the near future, he will undoubtedly affect many lives and we know his faith will be a strong partner in his journey.
We remain committed to supporting our daughter-in-law, Tina, as she deals with the loss of her only brother and we will pray for Pat, Brian’s mother, as she faces the loss of a son, after the loss of husband. We are so grateful for Bill, Pat’s husband now, a very special man, loving, patient and kind, we are sure he will be of value to all the family.
Brian, we love you, we honor and respect you, we know you are gifted to be able to walk this journey, please just let all of us know how we can be of support. Sheryl, do not worry, enjoy these precious days.
For this one blog, please take a minute to reflect on the blessings and gifts that all of us have, especially if we have our health and a hope for the future.
Please lift Brian up, in prayer, please don’t let this be another activity, but let it be a mission to be faithful in keeping others ahead of ourselves.
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 14, 2012 at 10:20 AM EST | No Comments
"I have decided..."
Original, one of a kind, custom, handmade and stamped antique brass necklace, on approx. 24" chain with scripture, "I have decided..." by Linda J.
$29.95 Each, plus $2.50 Shipping, Shipped US Postal Service Flat Rate Box, US, Insurance, Confirmation.
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Get to know the jewelry artist, Linda J., One of a kind, handmade and stamped antique brass necklaces on 20-24" chains. Linda has always had a passion for a variety of crafts but her true joy is stamping scripture on jewelry. She feels that having God's Word in your heart as well as wearing the Word close to your heart is always desirable. Each necklace is custom crafted and hand stamped one letter at a time. Linda's business, MADE TO PRAISE, also takes special orders so you may choose a scripture meaningful to you that is then made into a one of a kind necklace. More than one necklace, shipping, handling is FREE.
at the Queen Anne retail store, 813 Macon Avenue, Canon City, CO, viewing during tea times or by special appointment, 719 275-5354, linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 13, 2012 at 10:28 AM EST | No Comments
1800's Vintage Clear Glass Pitcher with Etched Floral Designs.
A piece of art to serve a fine dining guest, as well as decorate a elegant table, this clear glass pitcher is etched with floral designs and becomes a discussion topic from the time it arrives at the dinner party or tea.
Fixed US Postal Service Flat Rate Box, US, Insurance, Confirmation, $10.00.
at the Queen Anne retail store, 813 Macon Avenue, Canon City, CO, during normal Afternoon/Lunch Teas; High/5 course Dinner Teas or by private appointment, 719 275-5354, email: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 11, 2012 at 12:47 PM EST | No Comments
One of the rarest of Ann Brenning's (Linda's mother,) swans, a Cambridge Swan in Amberina color, Type 1, 12" it is an amazing beauty. Changing colors with the daily light shifts and evening store lighting, this swan is a true treasure.
$350.00 includes handling, shipping and insurance.
you can stop by the Queen Anne Store at 813 Macon Avenue, Canon City, CO during any normal Afternoon/Lunch Tea, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or High/5 course Dinner Tea, 6:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Special showings by appointment, 719 275-5354 or email linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 10, 2012 at 10:40 AM EST | No Comments
Part of Linda's mother's expensive Swan collection, which included over 500 items at one time, this vintage emeral green glass pitcher with a swan handle is one of the most unique. The color is absolutely beautiful, in the sunlight or not and the detail is truly amazing. Excellent condition.
or by seeing it in person at The Canon City Queen Anne "Fine Dining," Tea House and Antiques/Tea Treasures Store, 813 Macon Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212. Shown at Afternoon/Lunch and High/5 course Dinner Tea Times or by private appointment.
$400.00, Free handling, shipping and insurance; can be purchased online or at retail store.
Jade is an ornamental stone. The term jade is applied to two different metamorphic rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals:
Nephrite consists of a microcrystaline interlocking fibrous matrix of the calcium, magnesium-iron rich amphibole mineral series tremolite (calcium-magnesium)-ferroactinolite (calcium-magnesium-iron). The middle member of this series with an intermediate composition is called actinolite (the silky fibrous mineral form is one form of asbestos). The higher the iron content the greener the colour.
Jadeite is a sodium- and aluminium-rich pyroxene. The gem form of the mineral is a microcrystaline interlocking crystal matrix.
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 08, 2012 at 08:10 AM EST | No Comments
This is the most Beautiful cut glass lead crystal Punch bowl or Fruit bowl with platter I have ever seen, this 2 piece set is very large in size and the pictures do not even do it justice! This was made back in the early 1900's when they were handmade by master craftsman, either Hand blown or blown into molds. I do not claim to be a expert in cut glass but I have done allot of research on this. It appears to be American Brilliant Period cut glass 1876-1917, although it does not have any marking or etched signatures which also leads me to believe it to be ABP. It does have a very interesting history, along with the other glass companies of that era.
Weight -Is very heavy both pieces together wiegh 25 lbs
Condition -Bowl is in Excellent condition, it has the nice ring that cut glass will have, No Chips or anything. Platter is in good condition, there is a few small chips on the bottom, no cracks.
Size -Punch bowl is 17 1/4" wide x 7" high, Platter is 22 1/2" wide.
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 07, 2012 at 03:43 PM EST | No Comments
As the days wind down and the closer we get to our weekend of Special Events for Valentines, I always think about the men who have not realized how important Valentines is to most women.
Valentines begins early as most little girls get their first Valentine from their father, grandfathers and then their first boy friend. There is a magic that goes on when a father honors a young girl, no matter what the age.
He begins the positive awareness in how special she is and it will carry through to her first boy friend valentine, which I believe girls keep for a very long time.
So father's set the stage for boys to be received with love at Valentines. I sometimes wonder if fathers and boy friends realize what a gift that is....
Don't forget those lovely young girls, who have grown into beautiful women, make this Valentines special.
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 07, 2012 at 03:42 PM EST | No Comments
As the days wind down and the closer we get to our weekend of Special Events for Valentines, I always think about the men who have not realized how important Valentines is to most women.
Valentines begins early as most little girls get their first Valentine from their father, grandfathers and then their first boy friend. There is a magic that goes on when a father honors a young girl, no matter what the age.
He begins the positive awareness in how special she is and it will carry through to her first boy friend valentine, which I believe girls keep for a very long time.
So father's set the stage for boys to be received with love at Valentines. I sometimes wonder if fathers and boy friends realize what a gift that is....
Don't forget those lovely young girls, who have grown into beautiful women, make this Valentines special.
By BLOG - Queen Anne Antiques/Tea Treasures | February 06, 2012 at 05:24 PM EST | No Comments
This blog is going to deal specifically with the Canon City Queen Anne's Antiques/Tea Treasures Retail Store and Online Store.
The Retail Store is located in the Queen Anne "Fine Dining," Tea House located at 813 Macon Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212, which is located 100 miles south of Denver, CO; 45 miles south of Colorado Springs, CO and 35 miles west of Pueblo, CO, resting in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, with the Arkansas River running through the city.
The Online Store is located at http://store.thecanoncityqueenanne.com and it has a number of Antique, Tea Treasures categories and gift certificates. You can purchase a gift certificate for a loved one and they can shop online, receive their treasure through the mail or shipping service.
This blog is going to highlight the Antiques/Tea Treasures which are owned by the Queen Anne hosts, Al and Linda Ballard; or from seven consignors who have elected to participate in these services.
We will have stories of the individual Antiques/Tea Treasures, the consignors and the general condition of the items.
Duncan Miller Swan with Red dish, clear neck, mother/daughter set.
