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A Victorian Brass Elephant Door Knocker.
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A Victorian Brass Elephant Door Knocker.

19th century
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Sold 29 January 2025 · Antiquus
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A lovely Victorian brass door knocker depicting and elephant and it's mahout, very unusual and would have been a real talking point in the Victorian era. All sizes are in inches 7 tall and 2,5 wide. Would enhance any homes exterior or interior office door. Delivery to UK mainland is INCLUDED in the price. Thank you for looking.

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Antiquus has dated this Antique Brass Door Knocker to the Victorian era.

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A lovely Victorian brass door knocker depicting and elephant and it's mahout, very unusual and would have been a real talking point in the Victorian era. All sizes are in inches 7 tall and 2,5 wide. Would enhance any homes exterior or interior office door. Delivery to UK mainland is INCLUDED in the price. Thank you for looking.
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Antiquus has dated this Antique Brass Door Knocker to the Victorian era.

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A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Victorian Brass Elephant Door Knocker.

Archive II A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface. View II
Archive III A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface. View III
Archive IV A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface. View IV
Archive V A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface. View V
Archive VI A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface. View VI
Archive VII A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface. View VII
Archive VIII A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface. View VIII
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A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface.
A Victorian brass elephant door knocker.
Ref: SA1119662
A cast brass door knocker shaped like an elephant with a figure seated on top, viewed vertically against a textured surface.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsElephant figure, Seated rider, Textured trunk, Cast relief

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Victorian door knockers often reflected the eras fascination with exotic motifs, naturalism, and heavy ornamentation, frequently cast in solid brass.

These pieces were typically produced using traditional sand-casting techniques in solid brass or bronze, resulting in durable hardware with significant weight.

Authentic period pieces exhibit characteristic hand-finishing marks, natural oxidisation patterns, heavy weight, and traditional mounting screw threads rather than modern fixings.

Mounting the piece on a painted timber front door provides a striking textural contrast that highlights the warm metallic tone against neutral or bold entrance palettes.

Clean gently with a soft brush and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh abrasive polishes that strip the historic patina and age-related wear.
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