Category Archives: Royal Doulton

Chinese New Year: the Year of the Rabbit

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: February 10, 2011
“Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it’s getting!” exclaims Carroll’s rabbit in Alice and Wonderland. With the Chinese New Year celebrations almost over we want to wish everyone a happy 2011, the year of the rabbit. Traditionally, the rabbit brings the welcome promise of prosperity. The rabbit, which bears dozens of offspring at a [...]
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Father’s Day Finds: Great Gift Ideas for Dad

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: June 16, 2010
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, elegant and collectible pieces are sure to impress! Shown above are: Timeless [...]
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Vintage Gifts for Mom

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: May 7, 2010
Need a great idea for a last minute Mother’s Day gift?  Mom does so much for us, so it is vital that we acknowledge all that she means to us each year.  Finding the right gift, one with meaning and beauty, can be a difficult task.  At Toronto Antiques on King, we had a look [...]
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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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The United Way and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Silent Auctions

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: August 11, 2009
At Toronto Antiques on King, we take pride in our commitment to community involvement.  What better way to help others than to do what we do best – antiques!  Recently we donated items to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award silent auction, ’Come Wine with the Best of Us’, a fundraising event hosted by the SHAMBA foundation, where fierce bidding for a silver cake [...]
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