Monthly Archives: July 2010

Congratulations Spain for your World Cup Win!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 14, 2010
After the thrilling World Cup finals which saw Spain capture the championship for the first time in a 1-0 victory over Netherlands, we’re still experiencing a touch of football fever. To that end, we thought you’d get a “kick” out of this great vintage football player figurine from Hungarian Porcelain maker Hollohaza. Measuring 10.5″ high, […]
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Queen’s Visit Renews our National Pride

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 9, 2010
We loved the coverage of the Queen’s visit celebrating Canada’s 143rd Birthday.  She certainly has a way of affirming our pride in being Canadian, and her red and white ensemble was terrific! Especially that diamond Maple Leaf brooch, a piece originally presented to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, when she first visited Canada in 1939. It […]
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Aynsley “Muskoka” Dessert Plates At Muskoka Antique Show

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 7, 2010
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 marked with the pattern number 1535, these plates are dated 1856; making them a wonderful addition […]
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Dessert Plates to be Featured in Chatelaine

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 2, 2010
Chatelaine Magazine recently chose some lovely serving items from our collection to dress up a photo shoot due out in their upcoming August issue. Apparently, the theme is to be pretty outdoor dessert buffet and picnic place setting ideas, of both a formal and informal cottage-chic-y persuasion; and with Wedgewood, Royal Crown Derby and Aynsley china […]
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