People living here in Ontario that collect antiques should find and read this book:

The Canadiana Guidebook - Antique Collecting in Ontario by William Philip wilson 1974 Toronto

Any relic hunters and hiustory buffs looking to get their hands on real Canadaian manufactered stuff should digest this research material esp if you're scouring junk shops and sales barns in Ontario. This guy is simple to understand yet elaborates in great detail the hard to find objects of the1800s in Upper Canada.

This pamphlet is perfect for identifying the rare and valuable stuff that's been repainted and or repurposed and its origins are not clearly visible. You can read more about the Canadiana Guidebook on the Dumpdiggers blog,

Keep an eye out for this book online and in used book stores.