You can readily see that he is at ease, happily sitting in the grass with beautiful orange flowers around him. The cherubic boy holds at his side a brown basket carrying two darling white rabbits. Being carefully held with his left arm, so it doesn’t escape, is a third creamy-white rabbit. The date “1986” is in large red numerals, underneath the child. The famous Hummel signature is set into the plate, curving around the scene and the name of the company is stamped on the back. This enchanting plate would be an outstanding addition to any collection! See this exquisite plate

 These beautiful items can be displayed using their specially crafted stands, or simply hung up on a wall, depending on your preference. Collectors often display these plates in groups organized by designer, helping to spotlight the particular genre of plate collected. Hummel collector plates are also very valuable antiques; their value increases substantially over time.

 Others concentrate on collecting all of the Hummel plates that are available for sale. These larger displays can be very attractive, due to the similar motifs and designs in each plate. This also enables you to view the entire collection, allowing you to identify the similarities and differences between each plate individually, as well as between the years of production.

 Many of the more serious collectors of Hummel pieces compile mass collections of Hummel figurines, plates, cups, bells, paintings, postcards and holiday ornaments ranging over all the years of production. With time, similar styles and motifs can be grouped together to express one particular theme. Many a collector has been known to claim that showcasing the different collectibles is half the fun of gathering them; it is rewarding and enjoyable, and instils a sense of pride and accomplishment in the collector.

 Hummel collector plates are sold in collector stores, speciality antique shops, and even some department stores. They have also been sold on different television shopping channels, and especially on eBay auctions where one can sometimes find that rare plate at a fair price. In this day and age, many have found searching online for their missing pieces is the most effective way to find exactly what your looking for. This manner also allows the collectors to quickly compare prices of the particular Hummel collector plates. See more here