Add character to your door with our large selection of door knockers in traditional and vintage styles ranging from the iconic lion head door knocker to simpler models such as the ring door knocker. This substantial and functional accent piece features a traditional doctorsstyle door knocker design with round mounting and strike plates. A classic accent for the front door, a knocker adds a charming touch to your homes exterior, giving every visitor a good first impression. The wellington door knocker was invented by david bray, an ironmonger located at 16 cranbourn street in leicester square, london. Primeline products u 10327 door knocker with viewer, deluxe, 180degree, satin nickel 4. Door knockers in a variety of finishes and period styles. Knocking on beautiful doors in venice the venice insider. Two years after the publication of the book locksserrature, which was greeted with great. The lion head door knocker is buffed to a brilliant finish, allowing for a shimmering presentation of brass to greet guests. Your door knocker personalized door knockers hand finished. Gentle readers, frequent contributor tony grant has supplied us with yet another treat. Door knockers are the ideal way to make a statement on your front door, and of course have a practical purpose too. Lion door knocker rejuvenation from the front porch to the back door, we provide lighting, hardware, bath hardware and functional home goods based on the best pieces of the past, designed for today, and made to last for years to come. I just stopped by someones house here in the hague and their front door had a lion door handle and a door knocker.
Made of substantial handhammered brass, our door knocker pairs a ring with a simple, stepped striking plate. Black antique, cast iron, ring door knocker by the metal magician black 4. Unfollow antique lion door knocker to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mythrojan lion head front door knocker artisan made antique door knocker ring. Ive been obsessing over michael healys door knocker designs for a couple of months now and if you scroll down and take a look at the pieces below, i think the idea of obsessing over a door knocker will make more. It is a malleable metal and has acoustic properties. A door knocker has a part fixed to the door, and a part usually metal which is attached to the door by a hinge, and may be lifted and used to strike a plate fitted to the door, or the door itself, making a noise. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. No chasing around looking for a door knocker and then an engraver to perform the work. Whether a polished brass door knocker suits your taste, or darker bronze door knockers catch your eye, each piece is a thoughtful design crafted from quality materials. Lion brass antique door door knockers for sale ebay.
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Purchase your engraved door knocker directly from the engraver. Michael healy classic door knockers available at architectural depot. Inscribed as for me and my house we will serve the lord joshua 24. A history of the world is a partnership between the bbc and the british museum that focuses on world history, involving collaborations between teams across the bbc, and schools, museums and. Find the perfect lion door knocker black stock photo. Have one person hold the door knocker to the front of the door, while another person installs the screws and the peephole from the interior side.
Most door knockers have a reverse mount mechanism which means that the bolts screw in from behind the door. Crafted from heavy cast brass with a lacquered antique finish, this 1890s design is sure to garner plenty of admiration. Engraving is performed in our own studio for fast accurate processing of your personalized door knocker order. Choose from something characterful or sophisticated, traditional or stylish available in a variety of finishes. Door knockers were a common feature of 19thcentury life, until they were replaced by the electric doorbell. See more ideas about door knockers, door knobs and knockers and knobs and knockers. After you have read it, you will want to hop on over to his blog, london calling, in which he describes his trip to venice. Western cultures are said to have used gargoyle themed door knockers to ward off evil. Our door knockers are made totally by hand, using the same sand casting and finishing processes as in revolutionary times, in order to retain the authenticity and patina of the past. A similar design can be seen on the door of number 10 downing street. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Best sellers new releases home electronics gift ideas help computers gift cards sell registry books. Compared to the classic and oft repeated bronze versions from lion.
Ageold foundry techniques bring this cast iron door knocker to life. The door is a novel by hungarian writer magda szabo. Even though we live in the age of the doorbell, theres just nothing like a good oldfashioned knock on the door. Ornately adorned with a hint of the baroque, this large door knocker makes a stunning statement at the entrance to your victorian home. Door knocker history although door knockers have been used through the years in many different times and eras, the most popular periods for door knocker were in the colonial and georgian times. Antique and vintage door knockers collectors weekly. The symbolic nature of lion head doorknockers is rooted in antiquity. Door knockers and door stops might not be the most important pieces of furniture ever created. Oct 09, 2015 interestingly, various cultures throughout history have viewed the role of the door knocker differently. A brief history of the door knocker architectural decor. Get free 2day shipping on qualified nickel, door knockers products or buy hardware department products today with buy online pick up in store. A door knocker has a part fixed to the door, and a part usually metal attached to it by a hinge that may be lifted and used to strike a plate fitted to the door, or the door itself, making a noise. The solid wooden door is the drum skin and the entrance hall behind it is the chamber within which the sound resonates and vibrates.
Add a touch of personality to your entrance with any of these custom knockers or the classic medieval look of a ring pull. It gives more or less a contemporary door furniture look. The back plate to a lion head knocker is the lions head. Nickel door knockers door accessories the home depot. Door knockers door knockers for metal doors youtube. A lion head door knocker acts a guardian to the home. This historical fiction novel by clyde robert bulla is published by harpertrophy, a division of. Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide. The door was originally published in hungary in 1987, and translated into english in 1995 by stefan draughon for american publication, and again in 2005 by len rix for british publication. A lion to guard us by clyde robert bulla goodreads. The designs date from the georgian, regency, victorian and edwardian periods and are complimented by contemporary, simple designs and cottage door knockers. Out of the various materials of which door knockers are made, brass is the most friendly material that can be moulded into multiple shapes and created into multiple designs. The reverse mount offers a level of protection for the door knocker.
The quintessential door knocker in georgian architecture is the brass lion head with a large brass ring gripped in its mouth. We have the best deals on antique cast iron door knocker so stop by and check us out first. The sculpted resin lion medallion and metal ring are finished in aged bronze, for the look of a classic door knocker. Period properties are about style and class of a certain era and yet sometimes also a bit of challenge. For the pleasure of living in a beautiful building with oodles of character and history, there are some modern touches you may need to learn to live without. Door knocker stock photos download 18,546 royalty free photos. Portable door locker door lock from inside door travel lock, lockdown door security for home, apartment, living motel additional protection, airbnb, hotel, home door locks 4. Mounted from inside with through bolts and matching covers.
Rixs translation won the 2006 oxfordweidenfeld translation prize, and was shortlisted for the. Richly handcrafted into a handsome brass door knocker, this design draws from historic motifs and utilizes the sand casting technique. A door knocker has a part fixed to the door, and a part usually metal which is attached to the door by a hinge, and may be lifted and used to strike a plate fitted to the door, or the door. Another beautiful door knocker spotted the world over is the hand shaped door knocker. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Top 10 totally cool and totally unique door knocker. Here we take a brief look at the history of the door knocker and share some of. They can have a decorative appearance that enhances the overall look of the door. In fact the brass door knocker on a georgian front door can almost be regarded as a percussion instrument. A door is a threshold between the home and the outside world, prompting some cultures to see door knockers as a symbol of protection. Unfollow lion door knocker to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Maria gordusenko, phd history of art, university of edinburgh figure 1. Door knockers come with the mounting hardware shown so you can quickly and easily add them to. Made of iron, this product will hold up to the elements. Door knockers of cartagena cartagena, colombia atlas. You will also see that they are quite functional and elegant. Stonkraft brass lion door knocker knockers gate knocker door accessories lion 6 4. Doorknocker, wrought, carved and engraved iron, france 15th century. Brass and bronze are both copperbased alloys and the yellow brass alloy used in these door knockers contains 70% copper to yield a classic, warm brass look. Lion door knockers in georgian britain jane austens world. Lion head door knockers represented members of the army, militia leaders, and other protectors of the city.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Contemporary and modern door knockers signature hardware. I was delighted to come across a beautiful example of a brass lions head knocker at the naples museum that would not look out of place gracing a london mews today. Classic lion s head door knocker with red glowing eyes sculpted from allweather.
The evolution of the door knocker is an article from the art world, volume 3. Order of daniel arenson books daniel arenson, born in israel in 1980 nine of daniels books have hit amazons overall top 100 bestsellers list and one has made it to the top 20. The knocker on deaths door is a good, light read, with interesting historical details, although the solution to the mystery will be obvious to most experienced mysterynovel readers. Wroughtiron door knocker, port fairy, victoria, ca. Knockknockits chairishs collection of vintage door knockers. The evolution of the doorknocker is an article from the art world, volume 3. Door knocker stock illustrations 446 door knocker stock. Small iron lion door knocker the small lion door knocker is the perfect accent to coordinate with your sconces and house numbers. This halloween, make a fierce first impression with the lion door knocker on your front door.
The plot centers around the restoration of a medieval door to its original place in the village church, and the secrets the door holds, which reveal a longhidden. A door knocker is an item of door furniture that allows people outside a house or other dwelling or building to alert those inside to their presence. Antique door knockers brass door knocker iron door. Announce the presence of visitors with the antiqueinspired door knocker. Antique cast iron door knocker for sale vintage antiques. Our wildlife door knockers materials are brass and bronze, and include species from dogs to dolphins and so many more. Jun 30, 2006 a door knocker is an item of door furniture that allows people outside a house to alert those inside to their presence.
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As the door knocker became more elaborate over time many designs were inspired by mythology and religion. Weighing in at almost 8 pounds, this piece is just as heavy as one would expect from the authentic aesthetic and the verdigris bronze. The classic door knocker collection includes timehonored and longloved styles that maintain their appeal today. A brief history of the door knocker the door knocker is quintessential look for an english front door although the first door knockers were thought to be found in ancient greece. I have searched for many months to find a lion s head door knocker, so was pleasantly surprised when i stumbled upon this one. Door knocker in these times were fancy cast iron creations usually painted black. Door knockers door accessories grainger industrial supply. Black door with cast copper hardware black wooden door with brass vintage knockers as dolphin with a tridentshaped tails and maltese cross. Helena did not sport a door knocker inspired by the duke of wellington, many doors in england did. Custom wrought iron knockers and ring pulls hand forged fine art, and made in the usa, and built to last. Ancient door knocker on the red painted door at winchester cathedral uk black wooden door with brass vintage knockers as dolphin with a tridentshaped tails and maltese cross.
A lions head door knocker sits firmly affixedas if keeping watchto the shiny black door of 10 downing street, home to the prime minister. Clyde robert bulla is the author of over fifty books for children including the secret valley and the story of valentines day. Download 18,546 door knocker stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. A lion s head door knocker sits firmly affixedas if keeping watchto the shiny black door of 10 downing street, home to the prime minister. The wellington door knocker was invented by london ironmonger. Cast iron door knockers search our whole range of black cast iron door knockers from the ornate regency, georgian and victorian designs which include the number 10 downing street lion knocker and stylish doctors door knocker, to the the simple ring door knocker and hand made wrought iron door knockers. Michael healy solid brass hospitality pineapple door knocker.
A lion to guard us is one of many books written by clyde robert bulla that. Front door, 10 downing street with lion door knocker door knockers are more popular in england than in any other country and can be found everywhere, even in the most remote locations. Cast iron lion s head door knocker matte rsf powder coat finish protects from wear and rust. Mounting hardware is included and may be used to mount on any door up to 214 thick. To make things simple for you, we have compiled a list of some unique and unusual door knocker designs so that you can choose the perfect one for your front door and decorate it the way you want to.