Category Archives: Figurines

The Antique & Vintage Father’s Day Gift Guide

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 4, 2017
Thinking about dad and looking for a special gift, check out our hand picked selection on our main site by clicking this link.  
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Grotesque Dwarves

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: January 27, 2012
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 people’ who made money at the market by selling viewings to their disfigured bodies. His […]
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Congratulations Spain for your World Cup Win!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 14, 2010
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 vintage football player figurine from Hungarian Porcelain maker Hollohaza. Measuring 10.5″ high, […]
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International Week of Clowning, Laughter and Health Care

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: March 3, 2010
This week is the International Week of Clowning, Laughter and Health Care. Welcome to all the medical clowns gathering at The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre for the workshops going on all week to promote the use of laughter therapy in health care.  It is scientifically proven that laughter improves the health of patients.  Laughter […]
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