Category Archives: Victorian

Mia Kirshner Visits Toronto Antiques on King: And a Story About January’s Birthstone

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: January 4, 2011
Mia Kirshner came into Toronto Antiques on King before Christmas (our hearts have not yet returned to a normal pulse). In addition to being a classic beauty, Kirshner is modest, understated and unassuming. She seemed full of wonderful paradoxes that only made us like her more—In spite of her endorsement from Maxim and many other [...]
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Toronto Antiques on King Goes 3D!

By Toronto Antiques on King | Published: August 25, 2010
In the much anticipated CBC presentation of the first Canadian 3D television broadcast, a documentary called “Queen Elizabeth in 3D”, airing on September 20th at 7pm, our very own Alex Stairs will make a brief guest appearance to explain a bit about stereoscopes, the original 3D image viewers. CBC crew members arrived at our store [...]
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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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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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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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