Plate Hangers
Decorative plate collecting
Many people have been collecting things and one of the more popular categories is household stuff. Of course, one item that you'll find being collected is plates. Even though they're found everywhere, they're interesting from a design perspective. You'll want a good wall plate hanger to display the pieces that you collect.
You've probably seen all those TV ads hawking commemorative plates. People seem to go crazy of celebrities like Dale Earnhart, rock stars or Prices Diana. You'll even find plates tributing such artists as Norman Rockwell or Walt Disney. These plates are often found through collector's clubs, online and even specialty gift shops. Depending on how many are sold or made can influence their value as they age. If you want to just display them in your home you should merely pick a subject you like and not worry about their value. A glut in the market may for when a particular plate is too popular. They won't rise in value because there will be too many of them around. You should just stick to the ones you like and think that they're interesting.
Antique china is another popular type of plate to collect. An old Havilland china set could be the start of a wonderful collection, your grandmother could have one. You can probably find separate Havilland pieces or Noritake plates to start a collection. Typically you would find plates with gold edging or pink roses in such markets. A good place to look is at flea markets, antique shops or now online. If you end up missing a few pieces, there are companies that deal with replacing a lost item. To help you finish out your set, you can contact the manufacturer and tell them the pattern and name of the piece your looking for.
Old pieces tended to have interesting histories - by painting china young women were able to supplment their income. You'll find hand painted antique china to be very valuable. By storing these with a wall plate hanger you can keep little children from destroying your investment.
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Plate Wall Hanger
This one is sturdy but at the same time simple. If you have ceramic plates or a favorite glass item then this is wonderful. The holes are pre-drilled and this makes it quick and very easy to install. The size is 7 inches by 5 inches by 5 inches. Covered with a roman bronze powdercoat finish.
12 each: Tripar Plate Hanger (10206)
Adjusts to 14 inches or 18 inches in diameter. It bends over the sides of the plate with solid brass ends or wire. Sold twelve in a package. Made by Tripar.
12 each: Tripar Plate Hanger (10200)
This one adjusts to 5 inch to 7 inch plate. Also come with wire ends made of solid brass. Each package has twelve.
APPLES 3 Plates & Metal Wall Hanger NEW!
This rack has three centered plates and is made of solid metal. You can remove each plate from this wall hanger. With a very glossy coating on each, they are actually made of hand painted ceramic. When lying flat, each plate measure 8 inches in diameter by 1 inch tall. The wall plate hanger sticks out from the wall about 5 inches and the unit itself is about 29 inches tall by 7 inches wide.
12 each: Tripar Plate Hanger (23-1303)
Made of wire with clear plastic tips that are coated with something. You get twelve in a package. It adjusts to 3 inches by 5 inches and has the nail and hook included.
