rusty crusty old cast iron hardware to repurpose upcyle, push plates for dairy barn cow water bowl cups

Lot of four early 1900s vintage push plates from stanchion barn water bowls - I think these might be greatest re-purpose-able pieces since those old barn cleaner hooks! I have only two lots of these, they are hard to find.

I was originally thinking wall mount 'trays' like a soap dish, or to hold other small items. But I believe they'd also make great hangers for jackets, or caps, so I tried to show you some examples in the photos. I think they'll hang well by positioning the 'ears' at the back of the plate through eye screws or cup hooks.

They measure 5" long, about 4" wide, 2 1/4" across the ears. Lovely and worn, no two exactly alike, rusty old whitewash finish. Any way you use them, a great authentic farmhouse feel for your kitchen or laundry, or mudroom or shed.