A Collection of Ten Cat-Themed Decorative Ceramic Collector Plates

A collection of ten circular decorative plates, constructed from a white ceramic body, likely porcelain or fine bone china. The decoration consists of multi-coloured transfer-printed illustrations depicting various breeds of cats and kittens in domestic and outdoor settings. Several examples feature fine gilt-trimmed rims. Artist signatures are visible on several transfers, including Kiki Hagner on the plate depicting three kittens in a blue blanket and Anne Spencer on the plate showing a ginger tabby beneath white blossoms. The collection includes a varied range of subjects such as white fluffy kittens, tabby cats, a black cat within a patterned border, and a reclining Himalayan-type cat. Based on visual characteristics and market consensus, these items are characteristic of late 20th-century limited-edition collector plates, produced by companies such as The Bradford Exchange, Franklin Mint, and Danbury Mint. Each plate is fitted with a wire spring-type display hanger.