Tag Archives: Cynthia Findlay

Remembering our Last Great War Veteran: John Babcock

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: February 20, 2010
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 Cynthia Findlay Collection were unsure how to best give homage […]
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Cynthia Findlay Antiques Visits The Country Day School

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: December 15, 2009
Recently we attended the annual CDS Designer Fair, which was a great success!This video showcases a beautiful late Victorian diamond ring made around 1890 with the center stone weighing 2.27ct. Also featured are two pink gold Etruscan wire bangles and exquisite pearl & pink sapphire earrings that have a matching pendant. All gorgeous treasures to […]
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Victorian Hairwork and Mourning Jewellery

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: November 7, 2009
This design on the face of this beautiful Victorian brooch is not what it seems at first sight.  Believe it or not, it is actually made out of human hair – a notion that never fails to cause a strong reaction in people, whether shock, awe, disgust or delight. Personally, I think Victorian hairwork jewellery […]
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Wedding Shoot “To the Manor Bound” with Bridal Jewellery for Arabella Magazine

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 21, 2009
One day this past spring I drove up to Woodbridge with a chest full of beautiful jewellery to participate by special invitation in the wedding shoot “To The Manor Bound” in the Summer 2009 issue of Arabella, a magazine dedicated to showcasing Canadian Art, Architecture and Design. What a fabulous opportunity to be with a group of such […]
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