by TAOK | Feb 23, 2011 | Cynthia Findlay, Gift Ideas, History, Toronto Antiques, Toronto Antiques on King
The March 2011 edition of Veranda clarified a point that we have suspected for years. We have much in common with Julianne Moore… looks, talent, fame…. ahem…. style? Yes. We have style in common. According to Veranda, Moore’s “favorite thing” is an...
by TAOK | Feb 11, 2011 | Entertainment District, Events, Film & Television Props, History
Who hasn’t played a “chu-chu” train game? We have all enjoyed a wooden train set, pretended the fork was a train in order to feed a stubborn mouth, or acted like a train engine carrying “cargo” around the living room floor. Trains spark the imagination of children,...
by TAOK | Feb 10, 2011 | Collecting Doulton & Beswick Magazine, Cynthia Findlay, Entertainment District, Gift Ideas, History, Holiday, Royal Doulton
“Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it’s getting!” exclaims Carroll’s rabbit in Alice and Wonderland. With the Chinese New Year celebrations almost over we want to wish everyone a happy 2011, the year of the rabbit. Traditionally, the rabbit brings the welcome promise...
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...
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 | Aug 11, 2010 | Antiques, History, Pottery, Tea, Teacups & Accessories, Victorian
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...
