Category Archives: Toronto Antiques on King

July Birthstone: The Ravishing Ruby

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 30, 2010
The heat of summer is upon us and those born in July surely feel it all the more with Ruby as their birthstone. The deep red colour of the ruby has long been associated with heat and power; its glow reputed  to come from an internal flame that cannot be extinguished, making a gift of […]
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Happy Canada Day!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 29, 2010
In honour of Canada and its illustrious emblem, we’ve put together some items featuring... you guessed it! Beavers.
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Father’s Day Finds: Great Gift Ideas for Dad

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 16, 2010
In honour of Father’s Day this weekend, we’ve put together some unique gift ideas to help inspire you. We know it can be difficult to shop for the father in your life who seems to already have everything he needs; but rest assured, these functional, elegant and collectible pieces are sure to impress! Shown above are: Timeless […]
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Old Meets New: Stylists Love the Cynthia Findlay Collection

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 10, 2010
Nicola Smith, stylist and owner of Her Hidden Agenda, chose lots of beautiful jewellery from the Cynthia Findlay collection to style a photo shoot for Issue #8 of Contra Magazine. Some of the pieces she used are pictured above.  You can contact us for more information. Staged at hot spot The Ossington in Toronto, the mood […]
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Linda Reeves Recommends our Black Tiffan Candlesticks

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: May 22, 2010
Watch House and Home’s Linda Reeves discuss these Black Tiffan glass candlesticks in her video blog – decorating favourites.
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Happy Victoria Day!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: May 22, 2010
Queen Victoria’s Birthday is May 24th and every year England and Commonwealth celebrate the birth of England’s longest reigning monarch.  During her 63 year reign she saw her small island nation become a world dominating empire, she saw the industrial revolution ignite and witnessed scientific advancements that helped shape our world.  This portrait shows her […]
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Rock of Ages/Idol Star also an Antiques Lover!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: May 15, 2010
The star of Broadway’s Rock of Ages, Constantine Maroulis (well known to American Idol fans for finishing 6th on the fourth season and for his hard rock style) was in town for the opening of the Toronto run of the musical.   He made sure to stop by Toronto Antiques on King to see our collection and […]
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