Description:
Heavy cast iron door knocker featuring a heart-like openwork scroll backplate and a large hinged circular striker, finished in a weathered matte black with aged cream paint on the reverse. The piece combines classical motifs with gothic-inspired details, making it a bold architectural accent.
Era:
Early 20th Century
Style:
Victorian Gothic Revival
Technique:
Sand-cast iron, hand-filed and painted
Tools Used:
Foundry mold, furnace pour, metal hinge pin, hand file, paintbrush
History:
These robust knockers were common on early 1900s entry doors, combining ornamentation with functionality. Their loud, deep sound made them especially useful before electric bells became common.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker unknown; similar in form to hardware by Sargent & Co. and Russell & Erwin
Measurements:
13" H x 9 ½" W
Suggested Weight:
5.2 lbs
Music:
Etta James – “At Last” (romantic, classic, and bold—like the first impression this knocker gives)
Item Number : P12504
Category : Hardware
Brand : UK
