by TAOK | Apr 26, 2016 | Antiques
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by TAOK | May 7, 2012 | Antiques, Magazines, Toronto Antiques, Toronto Antiques on King
This is a weekend for hosting family and friends and sharing special meals together. Toronto Life has created some inspiring place settings that make decorating the table an easy art, and that turn any dinner into an occasion. We are honoured that Toronto Life...
by TAOK | Feb 15, 2012 | Antiques, History
Between 1796 to 1806 the Prussian Royal iron foundries produced a fine lace-like jewellery made out of moulten iron and black laquer. Prussian Citizens were encouraged to donate their gold jewellery to aid the war effort against Napoleon. In exchange for their...
by TAOK | Jan 27, 2012 | Antiques, China, Figurines
Somewhere between 1612 and 1621 Jacques Callot, an English nobleman, became a master engraver whose work was sought by important people from France, England and Spain, including, notably, Rembrandt. His focus was on was England’s poorest people. He sketched ‘grotesque...
by TAOK | Nov 15, 2011 | Antiques, China, Fundraising & Charity, Mustache Cups
Around this time every November, I start to get used to everyone in a mustache. For those of you who are struggling to learn how to eat and drink with a mustache, we offer these Victorian mustache cups, perfectly practical for a well-groomed gentleman. To learn more...
by TAOK | Aug 4, 2011 | Antiques, Art Deco
We’re going to start a new series on this blog called, “What Cynthia Bought.” Every week we will feature one new piece that we think is particularly spectacular. Kind of like the “What I wore” of vintage goods. Take a look at this lamp, isn’t it just amazing? I want...
