by Toronto Antiques | 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 Toronto Antiques | 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 Toronto Antiques | Jun 29, 2010 | History, Holiday, Toronto Antiques on King
With Canada Day approaching, there’s plenty to celebrate! A day of national pride, we see the flag displayed everywhere and few would fail to recognize the maple leaf as our most prominent national symbol. But there is another, lesser appreciated symbol, which,...
by Toronto Antiques | Feb 20, 2010 | History
At an antique store, time can seem to stand still as we are surrounded by objects that contain much historical significance and many past remembrances. Learning on Thursday that our last WWI veteran had passed away, we here at Toronto Antiques on King & The...
