Before electricity made doorbells ubiquitous, people used to announce their arrival at a friend or strangers front door by lifting a heavy castiron, brass, or bronze door knocker and rapping it smartly against the contraptions strike plate. Our collection includes a variety of traditional designs ranging from original antique knockers, the classic doctors door knocker, brass lions and the more contemporary nickel hoop knockers. Since writing this article i have have been drawn to look for lion door knockers in and around wimbledon. Having looked for a lion s head door knocker for over a year, other door knockers of this caliber cost hundreds of dollars.
Front door, 10 downing street with lion door knocker. Can you think of an ornate doorknocker of a lions head or otherwise that you particularly like. The revival of antiques is responsible for their present popularity, and gives them an importance in house ornamentation little dreamed of a few years ago. A door knocker isnt something you shop for every day, so youve probably got some questions. Another beautiful door knocker spotted the world over is the hand shaped door knocker. Buy door knockers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Michael healy classic door knockers available at architectural depot. We hope to help keep this wonderfully british tradition alive. Make offer brass door knocker antique style heavy solid lion s head large decor massive 15 vintagelooking heavy cast iron bacchus face decorative door knocker ils 359. Shop modern and contemporary door knockers crafted of solid brass, bronze and iron.
Entry door knocker, fabricated with 238od steel tube and hot forged steel backer plate, 9h x 314w, blackened with a wax finish. Welcome your guests with elegance by installing one of our timeless antique door knockers. Ordered through knights edge, it was very reasonably priced, an excellent price for the high quality. Do lions head doorknockers have any particular meaning or symbolism for you. Jun 30, 2006 door knockers are often ornate, but may be no more than a simple fitting with a metal bob or ring. Apr, 2016 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. Handforged iron lion head door knocker in black powder coat. A lion head door knocker acts a guardian to the home. There are some fine examples of georgian and early victorian housing in the area. With much more style and flair, a door knocker says a lot about the home youre about to walk into. It weighs up to three pounds and is constructed from polished polyresin. A new door knocker from wayfair can also really spiff up your front doors look. 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.
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The history of door knockers is practically unwritten, and little is known concerning their make. This midcentury english beauty has very nice detailing and a wonderful old patina. Door knockers are often ornate, but may be no more than a simple fitting with a metal bob or ring. Find the perfect lion door knocker black stock photo. Even though we live in the age of the doorbell, theres just nothing like a good oldfashioned knock on the door. A similar design can be seen on the door of number 10 downing street. Original vintage solidcast brass doorknocker depicting the famous metrogoldwynmayer lion mascots head. Buy antique door knockers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
A classic addition to any front door, a quality knocker will save your guests from rapping their knuckles too hard if you dont hear them knocking the first time. I could only find one example of a lion door knocker so far. Made of handforged iron, this lion head door knocker is sure to make a lasting impression with your guests. This is a used lion and wreath polished brass door knocker produced by virginia metalcrafters, no box but with the screw. Kenneth jay lane later made a similar pair of earrings a bit smaller with rhinestone eyes for avon, which are signed kjl for avon. Welcome to the knockers store, where youll find great prices on a wide range of different knockers for your home. The twopiece style includes a small strike plate that is mounted separately below the knocker. It is in excellent vintage condition with normal wear from age and use. There are 1769 antique door knocker for sale on etsy. The onepiece style is fashioned so that the hinged part strikes against the bottom of the main body. Make offer brass door knocker england coat of arms queen elizabeth coronation unicorn lion vtg brass lion door ornament herald welcome decoration 32. The sculpted resin lion medallion and metal ring are finished in aged bronze, for the look of a classic door knocker. The classic door knocker collection includes timehonored and longloved styles that maintain their appeal today.
Buy lion brass antique door knockers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. 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. Lion door knockers in georgian britain jane austens world. Make offer brass door knocker antique style heavy solid lions head large decor massive 15 vintagelooking heavy cast iron bacchus face decorative door knocker ils 359. On the clip of the earring, the kenneth is above the lane with a symbol between them, which means these are from 1960s or 1970s. Lion head door knockers represented members of the army, militia leaders, and other protectors of the city. Door knockers are more popular in england than in any other country and can be found everywhere, even in the most remote locations. Mythrojan lion head front door knocker artisan made antique door knocker ring 4. Unknown customs services and international tracking provided new listing antique 1915 vintage bronze brass falstaff german beer stein door knocker 647861. An impressive lion s head door knocker on a large door, such as the ones mounted on many fine london mansions, always makes for a grand entrance.
These twoinch door knockers are signed kenneth lane. Rhinestone pave lion door knocker pierced earrings. Lions head knockers were popular in the american colonies up until the revolution when the eagle took precedence. Classic lions head door knocker with red glowing eyes sculpted from allweather. This halloween, make a fierce first impression with the lion door knocker on your front door.
The door knocker measures 5 18 inches x 5 58 inches x 1 14 inches deep and. Vintage small lion door knocker brass from the coast of northern ireland, u. An impressive lions head door knocker on a large door, such as the ones mounted on many fine london mansions, always makes for a grand entrance. Antique and vintage door knockers collectors weekly. Choose from something characterful or sophisticated, traditional or stylish available in a variety of finishes. Door knockers of cartagena cartagena, colombia atlas obscura. Stylized like a traditional chinese guardian lion sometimes called a foo dog in reference to lionlike canine breeds, this door knocker serves as a symbol of protection and good fortune. Stylized like a traditional chinese guardian lion sometimes called a foo dog in reference to lion like canine breeds, this door knocker serves as a symbol of protection and good fortune. The most common lion door knocker material is metal. Lions are recurring symbols in the coat of arms of royalty and chivalry, particularly in the uk, where the lion is also a national symbol of the british people, and in. There are lots of grecian goddess and grecian urn door knockers. The fact that many georgian houses have door knockers that are the originals means that we today in the 21st century, who are still using these door knockers to gain entrance, have a palpable, physical connection to people from past generations and from all classes of a past society. Excellent website with vast variety of goods to view and purchase, especially books and idols of hindu deities are amongst my favourite. Knockknockits chairishs collection of vintage door knockers.
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Unfollow lion door knocker to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Heavy cast of iron and aged with an antique finish, this lion door knocker looks as if it may have once stood watch upon an old castle door. May 01, 2012 since writing this article i have have been drawn to look for lion door knockers in and around wimbledon. But the history of door knockers begins several thousand years ago in ancient greece. Make a bold statement with a unique antique door knocker.
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