Brass Anchor Door Knocker 1900 - 1920

Name: Rare Heavy Gauge Brass Anchor Door Knocker
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1168864
Price: 485 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A heavy polished brass anchor-shaped door knocker with a fleur-de-lis styled backplate and hinged striker mechanism.

Rare Heavy Gauge Brass Anchor Door Knocker

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Nautical door knockers featuring anchors, sea life, or maritime symbols gained prominence during the nineteenth century in coastal towns and port cities. The anchor symbolised safety, hope, and stability for seafaring households.

Traditional brass door knockers are manufactured using sand casting or lost-wax casting methods, resulting in heavy gauge metalwork. The components comprise a backplate, a hinged striker, and threaded bolts that pass through the door for secure mounting.

Authentic cast brass items exhibit considerable weight due to solid metal construction, along with subtle casting hand-finishing marks on the reverse. Natural oxidisation and age-related wear in recessed areas of the design also indicate historical production.

While intended for primary entrance doors, nautical knockers can be mounted onto timber display boards, incorporated into gallery walls, or affixed to internal study doors as decorative architectural hardware.

Unlacquered brass can be maintained with specialised metal polish and a soft cloth to retain a high shine, or left untreated to develop a natural darker patina. Periodic lubrication of the hinge pivot prevents mechanical stiffness.

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Rare Heavy Gauge Brass Anchor Door Knocker

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