Decorative Plate, HomCo, Swan #1429 Bisque Porcelain, Vintage

• Pattern: #1429 Swan with Cignets
• Vintage: 1970's - 1980's
• Details:  This is a very pretty plate by Homco, with the soft colors and swan theme, makes for a serene and beautiful looking plate.  Swans always seem so gentle, and this one is no exception, the raised design shows off the layered feathering on the mom's wings and tail, the sweet faces on the baby swans (cygnets), and the soft blue of the lake, it's just a wonderful composition!  The back is stamped with the Homco logo and the number 1429.  There are no pre-drilled holes, you will need a plate hanger or stand to display it.  The plate is heavy for its size, please keep that in mind if you're considering this as a wall hanging.  Would make a very nice decoration for a lakeside home.  Great gift for a swan lover/collector, or perfect as part of your home decor.  We love this plate for Spring decor, also sweet addition in a baby's nursery.    
• Material:  Bisque Porcelain
• Dimensions:  8.0 inches in Diameter
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no chips, cracks, or scratches.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new. Every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

HomCo (Home Interiors & Gifts), was founded by Mary C. Crowley in Carrollton, Texas on December 5, 1957.  Mary structured the company much like Mary Kay Cosmetics, Avon and others who had mostly women selling door to door and at home parties.  They purchased items primarily from Asian manufacturers like China, Taiwan, and the Philippines and distributed them through their distribution network. The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1983 and had grown sales to $400 million.  Sadly, Mary Crowley died of cancer in 1987, Don Carter, her second husband, became president and CEO and by the early 1990's the company had sales of over $850 million, with some 42,000 independent sales people.  In 1994 Don wanted to retire, the company was sold to the investment firm of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst in a $1 billion leveraged buyout.  However, by April 29, 2008 they filed for bankruptcy.  After bankruptcy Home Interiors was bought by the owners and founders of Home & Garden Party.  In 2009 they merged the two companies renaming it Celebrating Home and it continues to operate from Home and Garden Party's headquarters in Marshall, TX.