The finger plate is "a plate that is fixed to a door near the handle or keyhole. It can be made of metal, plastic, ceramic or glass. It purpose is to prevent people's fingers from smudging the door." (Wikipedia)
But its artistic value is so much more than just its practical application.
Art Nouveau fingerplate
Gothic fingerplate
From Flickr...a period example.
Figural plate
Thistle plate
The finger plate in context
Voysey inspired Arts & Crafts plate
beautiful.. I want to get some for my doors!
ReplyDeleteIf you do, Moondoggle, please share them!!
ReplyDeletePhotos, I mean ;)
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