How Do You Collect Antique Fish Plates?
Throughout history, fish have been an essential source of food as well as inspiration for various legends and folklore. Fish plates illustrating cultures’ reverence for fish have been produced all over the world, including the Americas, Europe, and the Far East. Collecting antique fish plates is a way for anglers, mariners, and other lovers of fish to explore history as well as illustrate their passion. Go to local flea markets and antique fairs. Head to the areas where you see tableware. Fish plates are a very specific thing to collect, so it will be harder to find them than something more general. However, once you do come across one, it will be that much more exciting. Visit your local antique shops. Regardless of whether you find a fish plate, introduce yourself to the resident dealer. He or she may have some connections or “inside” sources. Tell the dealer if there are any specific qualities you are looking for, such as the period or country of origin. Look online. Putting the wor
