by TAOK | May 11, 2019 | Antiques, History, Interior Decorator
Hear these charming antique birds made in West Germany sing on this beautiful day. Please visit our main site at www.cynthiafindlay.com for antique, vintage, decor, dining and jewellery.
by TAOK | Feb 17, 2012 | History
Richard MacFarlane, a long-time client of Cynthia Findlay Antiques wrote the following as a guest blogger, “What serendipity. Richard MacFarlane, a competitive oarsman of 38 years, and veteran researcher of Ned Hanlan rowing history, working for the City of...
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 | 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 | Jun 28, 2011 | Engagement Rings, Estate Jewellery, History, Photo Shoots, Photographs, Toronto Antiques on King
Do you ever wonder how to use your favorite vintage items? Check out how Mango Studios used items from the Cynthia Findlay collection in their vintage wedding shoot. Mango Studios borrowed the antique lockets, the brass and glass heart shaped box and the brass elk...
by TAOK | Jun 21, 2011 | Estate Jewellery, Gemstones, Georgian Jewellery, History, Vintage Jewellery
Ever since that last Art Deco post I’ve been dying to write more about the history of jewellery, starting with the Georgian period. Georgian refers to jewellery made between 1714 to 1839 in England. Jewellery made during this time but outside of England is often also...
