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An Interesting Bronze Large Door Knocker in the Shape of a Hand.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €556     $603
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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An Interesting Bronze Large Door Knocker in the Shape of a Hand.

19th century
Description

An Interesting Bronze Large Door Knocker In The Shape Of A Hand.

In very good original complete condition no restorations.

Finely detailed finger nails.

Continental circa 1800

The images with the two door knockers shows the difference in size.

17cm high 11.cm wide 8cm deep.

Price: £475,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Bronze Hand Door Knocker to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08924973
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-220 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Square-tapered iron spike on the striking stud: hand-forged fixing.
Substantial square iron nut on the mounting shank: early fastener work.
Cast brass hand with chased fingernails: nineteenth-century casting and finishing.
Concentric turned mouldings on the circular backplate: early face-lathe work.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132139
Description
An Interesting Bronze Large Door Knocker In The Shape Of A Hand.

In very good original complete condition no restorations.

Finely detailed finger nails.

Continental circa 1800

The images with the two door knockers shows the difference in size.

17cm high 11.cm wide 8cm deep.

Price: £475,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Bronze Hand Door Knocker to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 08924973
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-220 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Square-tapered iron spike on the striking stud: hand-forged fixing.
Substantial square iron nut on the mounting shank: early fastener work.
Cast brass hand with chased fingernails: nineteenth-century casting and finishing.
Concentric turned mouldings on the circular backplate: early face-lathe work.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132139
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A cast bronze door knocker formed in the shape of a realistic hand attached to a circular concentric backplate.
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Archive I A cast bronze door knocker formed in the shape of a realistic hand attached to a circular concentric backplate.

An Interesting Bronze Large Door Knocker in the Shape of a Hand.

Archive II A cast bronze door knocker formed in the shape of a realistic hand attached to a circular concentric backplate. View II
Archive III A cast bronze door knocker formed in the shape of a realistic hand attached to a circular concentric backplate. View III
Archive IV A cast bronze door knocker formed in the shape of a realistic hand attached to a circular concentric backplate. View IV
Archive V A cast bronze door knocker formed in the shape of a realistic hand attached to a circular concentric backplate. View V
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Archive IX A cast bronze door knocker formed in the shape of a realistic hand attached to a circular concentric backplate. View IX
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kooslimburg
Verified Since Apr 2019
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A cast bronze door knocker formed in the shape of a realistic hand attached to a circular concentric backplate.
An Interesting Bronze Large Door Knocker In The Shape Of A Hand.
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A cast bronze door knocker formed in the shape of a realistic hand attached to a circular concentric backplate.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDoor Knocker
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBronze, Brass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsHuman hand form, Concentric circular backplate, Fluted cuff, Striking stud
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This large Victorian door knocker dates from the year 1800 and takes the sculptural form of a human hand. Cast in bronze with a polished warm gold finish, the piece displays naturalistic fingernails on the fingers, a fluted cuff at the wrist, and a circular backplate featuring stepped concentric mouldings. Additional details include turned finials on the horizontal hanging bar and a small spherical striking stud where the knuckles rest against the mounting surface. Signs of age appear as minor surface pitting and dark tarnish spots across the metallic body. Practical dimensions measure 17 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Suitable for mounting on an exterior entrance door or an interior study door, this functional hardware item provides a decorative focal point for traditional hallway schemes.

FAQs

Hand-shaped door knockers gained popularity during the 19th century throughout Western Europe and the Mediterranean region. Often inspired by symbolic motifs such as the Hand of Fatima or Victorian romantic sentimentality, these fixtures served both functional signalling and decorative purposes on entrance doors.

Traditional door knockers were typically sand-cast or lost-wax cast using bronze, brass, or cast iron. These durable alloys were selected for their resistance to weathering and their capacity to emit a resonant sound when struck against a matching metal plate.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-finished casting lines, irregular internal threading, and distinct wear patterns at contact points where the striking mechanism hits the boss. Microscopic surface pitting, hand-turned backplates, and natural oxidisation in receded areas help distinguish older castings from modern reproductions.

Antique door knockers can be installed on contemporary solid timber front doors to introduce historical contrast and tactile detail. Alternatively, interior designers mount them onto wooden plinths as freestanding decorative objects, wall art, or sculptural paperweights.

Maintaining historical door hardware requires regular dusting and gentle cleaning with soft cloths and neutral soap solution. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip historical patina, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to protect the metal surface against environmental oxidisation.
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