by Toronto Antiques | Sep 9, 2020 | Antiques, Toronto Antiques on King, Victorian, Vintage Jewellery
Just a quick update and a reminder to visit our main site www.CynthiaFindlay.com for decorative antiques and stunning estate and vintage jewellery! Here’s a few ideas that would make a great gift for weddings and birthdays this spring. Miniature Tantalus,...
by Toronto Antiques | Jan 4, 2011 | Birthstones, Cynthia Findlay, Estate Jewellery, Gemstones, Victorian
Mia Kirshner came into Toronto Antiques on King before Christmas (our hearts have not yet returned to a normal pulse). In addition to being a classic beauty, Kirshner is modest, understated and unassuming. She seemed full of wonderful paradoxes that only made us like...
by Toronto Antiques | 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 Toronto Antiques | 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...
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 16, 2010 | Antiques, Art Deco, Collecting Doulton & Beswick Magazine, Gift Ideas, Royal Doulton, Toronto Antiques on King, Victorian
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,...
