Category Archives: Antiques

McCain Family Donates $1 million to the Metropolitan Community Church: and other “small world” musings

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: January 18, 2011
Growing up in New Brunswick, I knew the McCain family well. Aside from my mother’s hand-cut french fries, McCain frozen fries were my absolute favourite snack. When I married my boyfriend, best friend and future business partner, we were honoured that Margaret McCain agreed to play the organ at our wedding. New Brunswick is a [...]
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House and Home Features Casual and Fine Dining Items from Toronto Antiques on King

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: November 10, 2010
Toronto Antiques on King is thrilled that so many of our casual and fine dining items made it into November’s edition of House and Home. This edition has caused quite a stir among home decorators and Toronto Antiques on King is happy these heirlooms are finding new homes as a result. House and Home featured [...]
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Moustache Cups: A Brief History

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: August 11, 2010
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 dyed their moustaches to keep them groomed and curled and looking fabulous. [...]
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Muskoka Antique Show: Celebrity Hot-Spot!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 30, 2010
We had a wonderful time at the Muskoka Antique Show this past weekend in Port Carling. It was lovely to see all of our friends who came out antiquing and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings; but it wasn’t just the scenery that caught our attention! The big highlight of the weekend was spotting hollywood A-team Goldie [...]
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Toronto Antiques on King does Breakfast Television and Sherway Gardens Show…We Really Get Around!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: July 30, 2010
Look for our appearance on Breakfast Television this Tuesday morning when we will be discussing the finer points of the antique business, particularly our participation in the 39th and final Sherway Gardens Antique Show,  Toronto’s largest antiquing event. Running from Civic Holiday Monday August 2nd through Sunday, August 8th (Monday 10am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday 10am-9pm; Saturday 9:30am-6pm; [...]
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