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Rare 17-18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Door Knocker
Rare 17-18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Door Knocker
Rare 17-18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Door Knocker
Rare 17-18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Door Knocker
Rare 17-18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Door Knocker
Rare 17-18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Door Knocker
Rare 17-18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Door Knocker

Rare 17-18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Door Knocker

$ 44.88

Availability: 84 in stock
  • Decade: Pre 1890
  • Type: Door Knocker
  • Features: Handmade
  • Material: Wrought Iron
  • Theme: dog
  • Condition: used but in good condition for display or mounting
  • Color: silver grey
  • Maker: ancient artisan
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

    Description

    This is a 17-18th century, forged, chiseled, engraved and punched wrought iron work in the form of a charming dog with large ears and a grooved collar. The body is punched with small curved markings  to simulate the hair. The mounting rod inserts through a molded opening at the top of the door knocker and passes through a beautiful pierced backplate which has floral motifs. This friendly little one does't bite and now, after so many years it is looking for a new home.This door knocker is found in the book: Striking Figures, Figurative Door Knockers from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century.pp.50 and 124
    Length: 6 inches
    Width: 1 inch
    Weight: 13 oz.
    Back plate: 4.75 x 4.25 inches