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Sea Serpent Door Knocker by Kenrick & Sons
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Sea Serpent Door Knocker by Kenrick & Sons

19th century
Description

A large 19th century cast iron door knocker in the form of a sea serpent by Archibald Kenrick & Sons, with matching stamped scallop shaped striking plate.

Kenrick & Sons model no. 11367.

Archibald Kenrick & Sons, Ltd., Spons Lane, West Bromwich, England. Established in 1791.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Serpent Door Knocker to the Victorian era.

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SA1125950
Description
A large 19th century cast iron door knocker in the form of a sea serpent by Archibald Kenrick & Sons, with matching stamped scallop shaped striking plate.

Kenrick & Sons model no. 11367.

Archibald Kenrick & Sons, Ltd., Spons Lane, West Bromwich, England. Established in 1791.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Serpent Door Knocker to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1125950
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Archive I A cast iron door knocker shaped like a mythical sea serpent with sculpted scales and a scalloped base plate.

Sea Serpent Door Knocker by Kenrick & Sons

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A cast iron door knocker shaped like a mythical sea serpent with sculpted scales and a scalloped base plate.
Sea serpent door knocker by Kenrick & Sons
Ref: SA1125950
A cast iron door knocker shaped like a mythical sea serpent with sculpted scales and a scalloped base plate.
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  • ObjectDoor Knockers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSea serpent motif, Scales detailing, Scalloped striking plate, Curved tail
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian cast iron door knocker by Archibald Kenrick & Sons takes the form of a mythical sea serpent. The piece displays a silver finish with detailed scales along the curved tail, a detailed dragon-like head, and a circular mounting plate with decorative floral moulding. A matching scalloped striking plate sits below the head. The entire assembly is mounted onto a vertical rectangular timber block finished in a warm tan wood tone, showing visible vertical grain patterns and natural knots. Measuring 22 cm high by 9 cm wide and 11.5 cm deep, the heavy hardware mounts directly to a primary entrance door to announce visitors. In a contemporary home, this architectural hardware serves as a functional and decorative accent for front doors, side entrances, or garden gates. The Gothic and Victorian styling complements period properties, historic country houses, and traditional suburban residences alike. Homeowners can install the hardware on timber front doors to add character and historical interest to an exterior entryway.

FAQs

Sea serpent and mythical dolphin door knockers gained popularity during the Regency and Victorian eras, serving as architectural embellishments that symbolised protection and nautical heritage.

Period door knockers were predominantly cast from iron or brass using sand-casting moulds, producing durable architectural fittings with detailed low-relief motifs.

Authentic period knockers typically display maker marks, foundry stamps, or registration numbers on the reverse side, alongside crisp hand-finished casting details and natural surface patination.

A historical cast iron knocker creates a focal point when mounted on a painted timber entrance door, combining traditional ironmongery with contemporary exterior colour schemes.

Cast iron door fittings require periodic dusting and a light application of microcrystalline wax or iron paste to prevent surface oxidisation and preserve the metallic finish.
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