by TAOK | Dec 8, 2011 | Celebrities, Film & Television Props, Gift Ideas
At Toronto Antiques on King we are always happily surprised by the way decorators incorporate our inventory into decor schemes. For example, who would have know that 1960’ s Lucite, made in France, could fit perfectly with this 1920`s French inlayed table? And who...
by TAOK | Jul 15, 2011 | Birthstones, Celebrities, Entertainment District, Estate Jewellery, Gemstones, History, Rubies, Toronto Antiques on King
Half-way into July (I’ll say it again, half-way into July!!!) and I’d say it’s about time to do a ruby post. With its intense raspberry colour, ruby is birthstone for July. The ruby is one of the most prized gemstones in history. It was thought to promote power white...
by TAOK | Jan 18, 2011 | Antiques, Bridal Jewellery & Accessories, Celebrities, Cynthia Findlay, Engagement Rings, Fundraising & Charity
Growing up in New Brunswick, I knew the McCain family well. Aside from my mother’s hand-cut french fries, McCain frozen fries were my absolute favourite snack. When I married my boyfriend, best friend and future business partner, we were honoured that Margaret...
by TAOK | Oct 23, 2010 | Celebrities, Media, Television Shows
When the holiday’s come Toronto Antiques on King gets ready for a happy onslaught of clients looking for jewellery that sparkles. Gone is the fabulous chunky-plastic summer jewellery and out comes the glamourous glitz. One of the best ways to sparkle at the...
by TAOK | Oct 8, 2010 | Celebrities, Film & Television Props, Media, Movies, Tea, Teacups & Accessories, Toronto Antiques, Toronto Antiques on King
The staff at Toronto Antiques on King moonlight as movie enthusiasts. You can imagine we are all a bit excitable as we anticipate the opening of Red, starring Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, and John Malkovich. Aside from the thrilling...
by TAOK | Aug 26, 2010 | Celebrities, Film & Television Props, History, Television Shows, Toronto Antiques, Toronto Antiques on King
Last we heard, filming is still ongoing in Toronto for the History Channel’s forthcoming miniseries The Kennedys, slated for broadcast in 2011. Greg Kinnear as former U.S. president John F. Kennedy, and Katie Holmes as first lady Jacqueline Kennedy are on...
