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Heavy Iron Door Knocker, a Hand Knocking on the Door
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Heavy Iron Door Knocker, a Hand Knocking on the Door

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Sold 31 August 2026 · Elmgarden
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Description

Heavy Iron Door Knocker, a Hand Knocking on the Door

This is a superb door knocker, it is very heavy indicating that it has come from a heavy oak door

The door knocker is in sound condition it measures 11” in diameter

GY95

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Hand Door Knocker to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1177652
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GY95
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Description
Heavy Iron Door Knocker, a Hand Knocking on the Door

This is a superb door knocker, it is very heavy indicating that it has come from a heavy oak door

The door knocker is in sound condition it measures 11” in diameter

GY95

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Hand Door Knocker to the 19th Century.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177652
Dealers Internal Ref
GY95
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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A family run business since 1980, now on line world wide.

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A cast iron door knocker sculpted in the shape of a hand with a detailed frilled cuff attached to a decorated square backplate. SOLD31 AUG 26
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Archive I A cast iron door knocker sculpted in the shape of a hand with a detailed frilled cuff attached to a decorated square backplate. SOLD31 AUG 26

Heavy Iron Door Knocker, a Hand Knocking on the Door

Archive II A cast iron door knocker sculpted in the shape of a hand with a detailed frilled cuff attached to a decorated square backplate. View II
Archive III A cast iron door knocker sculpted in the shape of a hand with a detailed frilled cuff attached to a decorated square backplate. View III
Archive IV A cast iron door knocker sculpted in the shape of a hand with a detailed frilled cuff attached to a decorated square backplate. View IV
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A cast iron door knocker sculpted in the shape of a hand with a detailed frilled cuff attached to a decorated square backplate.
Heavy Iron Door Knocker, a Hand Knocking on the Door
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A cast iron door knocker sculpted in the shape of a hand with a detailed frilled cuff attached to a decorated square backplate.
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  • ObjectDoor Hardware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsHand motif, Frilled cuff, Patterned backplate
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Hand-shaped door knockers became popular during the nineteenth century, often representing hospitality, protection, or the Hand of Fatima motif. They were produced extensively in cast iron and brass across Europe to ornament residential entrances.

Period door knockers were primarily manufactured using cast iron, wrought iron, brass, or bronze. Cast iron was especially favoured during the Victorian era for its durability and capacity to hold intricate moulded details.

Authentic period cast iron knockers typically exhibit seam lines from two-part sand moulds, slight surface irregularities, and genuine surface oxidisation or historic paint layering rather than uniform modern powder coating.

An iron door knocker can be mounted centrally on solid timber doors, painted in contrasting neutral shades such as off-white, deep navy, or dark green, to create a striking focal point for entryways.

Cast iron fittings should be brushed with a stiff wire brush to remove loose rust, wiped clean, and treated with a microcrystalline wax or iron paste to preserve the metal and prevent further oxidisation.
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