by TAOK | Aug 25, 2010 | Events, History, Media, Photographs, Television Shows, Toronto Antiques, Toronto Antiques on King, Victorian
In the much anticipated CBC presentation of the first Canadian 3D television broadcast, a documentary called “Queen Elizabeth in 3D”, airing on September 20th at 7pm, our very own Alex Stairs will make a brief guest appearance to explain a bit about stereoscopes, the...
by TAOK | Jul 30, 2010 | Antiques, Cynthia Findlay, Events, Media, Television Shows, Toronto Antiques, Toronto Antiques on King
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...
by TAOK | Jul 14, 2010 | Events, Figurines, Gift Ideas, Toronto Antiques on King
After the thrilling World Cup finals which saw Spain capture the championship for the first time in a 1-0 victory over Netherlands, we’re still experiencing a touch of football fever. To that end, we thought you’d get a “kick” out of this great...
by TAOK | Jul 9, 2010 | Celebrities, Cynthia Findlay, Events, Gemstones, History, Toronto Antiques on King, Vintage Jewellery
We loved the coverage of the Queen’s visit celebrating Canada’s 143rd Birthday. She certainly has a way of affirming our pride in being Canadian, and her red and white ensemble was terrific! Especially that diamond Maple Leaf brooch, a piece originally...
by TAOK | Jul 7, 2010 | Antiques, Events, History, Toronto Antiques on King, Victorian
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...
by TAOK | Apr 22, 2010 | Antiques, Events, Silver, Toronto Antiques on King, Vintage Jewellery
The beautiful thing about antiques is that they are intrinsically green. Buying antiques helps us to consume less and reuse more, one of the most important pillars of the green movement. The mass production of consumer goods over the last century has been filling our...
