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How To Handle Vintage Ceramic Baby Plates

By Olivia Cross


If you are an antique collector, you surely know by heart the significance and the value that one piece holds. But not all people have an eye for vintage beauty. Only some people do. And it is also true that not everyone has the finances to have this kind of hobby. One of thing that you should know about vintage is that it is very expensive especially if it is older.

Most of the antique items are made of glass or other material that is durable. Ceramics are also very popular in this area. The types of collector items does not have any limit at all. There are times when people have a wall displayed with vintage ceramic baby plates and other types of dishes that might also be made out of ceramics.

Most of the time, the plates that you see hanging on the walls are the ones that has been passed from generation to another. There was surely a time when it was being used for the function of a plate. But since it is already a vintage item, it needs to be handled with utmost care.

First of all, you should make sure that it is placed in a safe location. There are several choices for this. You can hang it on the wall so that the little kids would not have access to them easily. And then there are dish racks available and specific for holding antiques. There are also glass cases but this is the least option.

Clean hands is imperative if you are going to touch any parts of it. There are times when the hands are greasy and oily and this is not very suitable for the material since it can easily reflect smears. Always clean your hands first. And it is also not advised to make use of gloves because the item can slip through your hands and that is the end of it.

There are times when the condition of an antique will deteriorate over time. And then it would become more brittle. If this is the case, you have to make sure that you are holding the stronger part. Not the handle or the sides because it might chip without you knowing it.

Normally, the piece will not be affected by the temperature or the glare of the sunlight. However, if it has been subjected to restoration, the substance might have a bad effect when exposed to heat. It causes stains and on some occasions, it was the cause of discoloration for the item.

When you already planned that you want to have it hanged or you want to purchase a holder for it to be safer, you have to choose something that is friendly to the plates. Metal is not very good with that aspect especially if it would rust over time. It can chip the side where the plate is being held and it can ruin the appearance that way.

When you are going to clean it, you can simply dust it off to avoid yourself from handling and breaking the material. But there will be times when you need to clean with the actual wiping method. There are several products that you can use for cleaning. But there are also different materials and ingredients in the home that can be used. If you make use of the internet, you will find some of the best cleaning substances.




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