Snuff bottles became fine works of art representing status and wealth, and were made from many fine materials including ivory, horn, porcelain, precious metals, fine woods, glass and a wide variety of semi-precious stones including jade. View this collection of 18th-20th century snuff bottles and learn more about the history of snuff bottles.

W.J. Phillips is best known for his watercolours and as a pioneer and master of the Canadian woodblock print. He captured the unique topography, serenity and shifting moods of the Canadian landscape, combining unique expressions of Japanese printmaking and the British Arts and Crafts style into his own techniques. We are pleased to present a collection of six excellent Phillips’ colour woodblock prints including the iconic Jack Pine, two of his rare West Coast works and three Christmas cards.

Welcome to the third week of Advent! We are enjoying your visits to the gallery and your  comments on the 2024 calendar and Christmas Calendar Exhibition. We hope you enjoy our  selection of treasures for our third Advent Gift Guide with wonderful ideas for your holiday gatherings and celebrations, along with a few seasonally inspired paintings. This week we are showcasing a fabulous selection of table décor including an early set of Kings pattern flatware in a fitted box.

Welcome to the second week of Advent! This week’s gift guide highlights Canada including stunning works by Harold Thomas Beament, Robert Davidson, Leo Mol among a wonderful selection of Canadian holiday gift idea

Advent - a festive time of joyful preparation - is traditionally celebrated the four weeks before Christmas by lighting a candle on the Advent wreath and enjoying baked goods and warm glögg. Enjoy our First Week of Advent Shopping Guide, which features a selection of elegant and useful tableware - perfect additions for all of your upcoming holiday festivities.

During the 18th and 19th centuries Denmark saw the working class as crucial to developing a strong society and competitive economy, and was one of the earliest countries to create public schools. Janssen was part of the Modern Breakthrough movement, a strong movement of naturalism which replaced romanticism at the end of the 19th century. This group of authors and artists were important players in education reform.

A recent sale has prompted me to discuss the Scandinavian art market, as a unique painting by Vilhelm Hammershøi offered in New York fetched $9,124,350 US (approximately $12,250,000 CAD) after a pre-sale estimate of $3-5,000,000 US - setting a record for the highest price ever paid for a Danish artist at auction.

We’ve gathered a selection of treasures for our Father’s Day Gift Guide, including a Grand Format music box by C. Paillard & Company of Switzerland, an exceptional bronze example of L’Accolade by the renowned sculptor Pierre Jules Mêne, and an incredible Norwegian silver and gilt lidded tankard from 1709. Additionally, we are extending a 15% discount on these items during the month of June.

Enjoy our Mother’s Day Gift Guide filled with sumptuous blooms and heartwarming gift ideas, and learn about the history of this special day. Additionally, we are extending a 15% discount on these items during the month of May.

Welcome to the third week of Advent, the joyful Scandinavian Christmas tradition. We are enjoying your visits to the gallery and your wonderful comments on the 2023 calendar and Christmas Calendar Exhibition. With a nod to our Nordic history and an eye to quality, we have put together another selection of treasures for our third Advent Gift Guide. This week we are showcasing a fabulous selection of table décor and serveware for your holiday gatherings and celebrations, along with a few seasonally inspired paintings. Enjoy!

Welcome to the second week of Advent, the joyful Scandinavian Christmas tradition. We have finished decorating the gallery with our latest acquisitions and Christmas Calendar Exhibition and it looks stunning. This week’s Advent Gift Guide features a selection of treasures for everyone on your holiday shopping list as well as a stunning new painting titled “Grandma’s Glasses” by the well-known American artist Harry Roseland. Enjoy!

Advent - a festive time of joyful preparation - is traditionally celebrated the four weeks before Christmas by lighting a candle on the Advent wreath and enjoying baked goods and warm glögg. Enjoy our First Advent Shopping Guide, which features a selection of Scandinavian treasures with a nod to our Nordic history and an eye to quality.

While the holiday may look different this year, you can still celebrate safely and in style. We encourage you to take some time laying your table and choosing your favourite serving pieces. Browse our holiday table inspirations that incorporate culinary antiques.

As we welcome fall and reflect on the summer we focus more indoors and begin to get ourselves cozy in preparation for the cooler days ahead. Here are 14 Georgian antiques to add to your collection and cozy up your living room.