Finger Plates, also known as door plates and push plates, appeared in the 1800s. Initially they served a functional purpose which was to prevent unwanted marks from the dailly contact of fingers on the doors of entrance halls and better rooms. Our beeswax finger plates combine quality with durability. Beeswax require a bit of extra care, you must maintain them by occasionally rubbing beeswax onto them to keep them in good condition and prevent rust.They will give any door a face-lift and they will last a lifetime.