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The Hot New Movie Red with Bruce Willis Features Antique Props From Our Store

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: October 8, 2010
    The staff at Toronto Antiques on King moonlight as movie enthusiasts. You can imagine we are all a bit excitable as we anticipate the opening of Red, starring Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, and John Malkovich. Aside from the thrilling prospect of Helen Mirren playing a killer, we have reason to be even more […]
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Moustache Cups: A Brief History

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: August 11, 2010
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 dyed their moustaches to keep them groomed and curled and looking fabulous. […]
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Emily Carr The Soul Within

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: August 11, 2009
Emily Carr, “Indian Church” (1929), oil on canvas, 108.6 x 68.9 cm, Art Gallery of Ontario.* Once again Toronto Antiques on King is proud to announce that items from our inventory have been chosen as props to grace the silver screen and bring historical accuracy and atmosphere to a story.  White Pine Pictures and Cine Metu are […]
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