Category Archives: Antiques

Moustache Cups: A Brief History

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: August 11, 2010
Hey folks! Here’s a quick history lesson for you, all about Moustache Cups! Moustache Cups were invented in the mid 1800’s by an English potter named Harvey Adams. In those Victorian times, most men had impressive moustaches, and many men waxed or even dyed their moustaches to keep them groomed and curled and looking fabulous. […]
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Muskoka Antique Show: Celebrity Hot-Spot!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 30, 2010
We had a wonderful time at the Muskoka Antique Show this past weekend in Port Carling. It was lovely to see all of our friends who came out antiquing and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings; but it wasn’t just the scenery that caught our attention! The big highlight of the weekend was spotting hollywood A-team Goldie […]
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Toronto Antiques on King does Breakfast Television and Sherway Gardens Show…We Really Get Around!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 30, 2010
Look for our appearance on Breakfast Television this Tuesday morning when we will be discussing the finer points of the antique business, particularly our participation in the 39th and final Sherway Gardens Antique Show,  Toronto’s largest antiquing event. Running from Civic Holiday Monday August 2nd through Sunday, August 8th (Monday 10am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday 10am-9pm; Saturday 9:30am-6pm; […]
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Just Look For The Pointing Finger – We Have Brand New Banners!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 22, 2010
It’s official! After moving over a year ago, one major house cleaning necessity was finally completed late Tuesday evening. Just look for the magical hand with the pointing finger to guide you into our fabulous storefront location! Thank-you for your patience and effort to locate us. Sometimes great places are hard to find, hopefully this […]
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Aynsley “Muskoka” Dessert Plates At Muskoka Antique Show

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 7, 2010
Looking forward to the 27th annual Muskoka Antique Show on July 23-25, we are featuring this set of four antique dessert plates from a rare John Aynsley Canadian Topographical Dessert Service, beautifully hand painted with serene Muskoka views. Impressed AYNSLEYS and marked with the pattern number 1535, these plates are dated 1856; making them a wonderful addition […]
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Father’s Day Finds: Great Gift Ideas for Dad

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 16, 2010
In honour of Father’s Day this weekend, we’ve put together some unique gift ideas to help inspire you. We know it can be difficult to shop for the father in your life who seems to already have everything he needs; but rest assured, these functional, elegant and collectible pieces are sure to impress! Shown above are: Timeless […]
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May Birthstone: The Vibrant Emerald

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: May 12, 2010
(This elegant 5.6 ct emerald ring with tapered shank set in platinum and 18kt yellow gold is a true beauty. The colour of the emerald is an intense very slightly blueish green. This ring is available online and in our store at 284 King St. W!) Isn’t it fitting that as the green buds of spring […]
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