"When most of us think about vintage plates, we're not thinking about dollar signs, but it turns out the right plate or plate set can be worth quite a lot. Granted, you have to find a buyer with true enthusiasm for your vintage plate. Or maybe you're the buyer. Either way, there are interesting finds out there. While there's plenty of vintage dinnerware best left behind at antique stores, some of the plates can be quite valuable."
"Kangxi plates were produced during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor Xuanye from 1661 to 1722 in China. The quality and workmanship of the pieces was outstanding, and the pieces were sold not only in China but were also highly sought after in Europe. The Emperor was big into financially supporting artistic endeavors like fine porcelain production. Thus, those making ceramics during this era ended up having the funds to improve on everything from glazing to the artistry of the pieces themselves."
Vintage plates range from mass-produced sets to centuries-old, hand-painted porcelain, with values that can span hundreds to amounts exceeding a house. Age, provenance, rarity, craftsmanship, and verifiable histories strongly influence market value. Imperial patronage and technical advances produced exceptionally high-quality pieces with superior glazing and artistry. Some plates carried symbolic colors and images with diplomatic meaning, and certain pigments were difficult to reproduce. Dramatic provenances, including survival from palace fires or wartime theft, further increase desirability among collectors and drive prices to extraordinary levels.
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