We Sell Your License Plates
Overview
License plates, although an extremely common sight in today’s world, have an interesting history. The first plates in Ontario were issued in 1903 – just two years after New York became the first state to require vehicle registration. The first Ontario plate went to department store heir John Craig Eaton of Toronto. It was a leather plate with an aluminum number ‘1’ attached. Early plates were often made from leather or rubber, with metal numbers. For a period of time, motorists were required to make their own plates – a task which mail-order companies profited from by selling do-it-yourself kits. There were no restrictions on size, materials, style, or colour. Owners might use metal house letters on leather or wood, while others painted the letters directly onto their vehicles. Over time, government issued metal plates became the norm, making the earlier examples increasingly rare and valuable to collectors.
Demand Remains Strong
The demand for license plates at auction remains strong.
Miller & Miller is accepting quality consignments of license plates for an upcoming auction.
Free Consultation
For a complimentary appraisal on an individual item or advice on how to sell your entire collection, call 519-662-4800 (Extension 1).
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