World’s first antique doll “Beauty Contest”
We get it that there are those out there who think beauty contests are demoralizing, old school, out of fashion and dare we say antiquated!! And you know what? We couldn’t agree more. For a truly antiquated experience, we at Cabinet of Curiosities are pleased to...
Stunning Inuit Art Collection
When it comes to art forms that are deeply rooted in naturalism you can’t hold a candle to Inuit art. Be it an ornate sculpture made of bone, stone, ivory or antler, Inuit art has achieved an international reputation as a major contemporary art form, reflecting the...
Shedding Light on Brass Candlesticks
Trying to date a brass candlestick can indeed be a challenge. Less opulent than its aristocratic cousins gold and silver, and a step above the more common iron and steel relatives, brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) was the ideal alloy of choice for crafting items...
Witch Ball you ask? (c.1860):
Since first introduced some 600 years ago, Witch Balls have had a number of names including: Fairy Orbs, Pond Balls, Spirit Balls, Friendship Balls, Good Luck Balls, Globes of Happiness, Gazing Balls, and Butler Globes. What exactly is a Witch Ball you ask? Â See the...
The Lyric Theatre Hamilton
As lovers of all things antiques we know it’s a big world out there and we just love collecting odd and unusual pieces from all over the planet. Having said that, as a modest shop in Dundas, Ontario we admittedly have a special place in our hearts for all items Dundas...
