Monthly Archives: March 2010

Winston Spencer Churchill

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: March 5, 2010
  We’ve been pondering the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill after the death of his grandson, 27 year British Conservative MP Winston Spencer Churchill, on March 3rd. He was 69. The “British Bulldog” cast a long shadow over his descendants, one that time and death did not remove.  His grandson, as both fellow Politician and […]
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Alice in Wonderland

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: March 4, 2010
Tim Burton’s magical adaptation of Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland is out in theatres tomorrow.  We decided to jump down the rabbit hole and join the Alice-mania by bringing out this spectacularly amusing Wonderland themed painting.  The Mad Hatter is front and centre with the White Rabbit, while Alice standing afar in the background.  Wish […]
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International Week of Clowning, Laughter and Health Care

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: March 3, 2010
This week is the International Week of Clowning, Laughter and Health Care. Welcome to all the medical clowns gathering at The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre for the workshops going on all week to promote the use of laughter therapy in health care.  It is scientifically proven that laughter improves the health of patients.  Laughter […]
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Aquamarine, Diamond and Pearl Necklace

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: March 2, 2010
  (The stunning aquamarine, diamond and pearl necklace seen above, set in platinum, has one bezel-set oval faceted aquamarine weighing 19.72ct!  This exceptional piece is available at Cynthia Findlay Antiques (416) 260-9057) It is hard to believe that it’s March already! This Toronto winter has not been quite as tough as in recent years, but March always […]
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