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Early Decorative Bronze Door Knocker Circa 1650-70
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €1,112     $1,207
£950
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Early Decorative Bronze Door Knocker Circa 1650-70

17th century
Description

Early Decorative Bronze Door knocker Circa 1650-70

In the shape of two dolphins.

With wonderful original old patination, there are no repairs or missing pieces.

14cm high 16cm wide 6cm deep

Continental circa 1650-70

Price: £950,--

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Antique Bronze Door Knocker to the 17th Century.

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SA1195037
Description
Early Decorative Bronze Door knocker Circa 1650-70

In the shape of two dolphins.

With wonderful original old patination, there are no repairs or missing pieces.

14cm high 16cm wide 6cm deep

Continental circa 1650-70

Price: £950,--

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Antique Bronze Door Knocker to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195037
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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

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A cast dark bronze door knocker featuring stylized dolphin or serpent figures joining at a central sphere with a ribbed hinge block.
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Archive I A cast dark bronze door knocker featuring stylized dolphin or serpent figures joining at a central sphere with a ribbed hinge block.

Early Decorative Bronze Door knocker Circa 1650-70

Archive II A cast dark bronze door knocker featuring stylized dolphin or serpent figures joining at a central sphere with a ribbed hinge block. View II
Archive III A cast dark bronze door knocker featuring stylized dolphin or serpent figures joining at a central sphere with a ribbed hinge block. View III
Archive IV A cast dark bronze door knocker featuring stylized dolphin or serpent figures joining at a central sphere with a ribbed hinge block. View IV
Archive V A cast dark bronze door knocker featuring stylized dolphin or serpent figures joining at a central sphere with a ribbed hinge block. View V
Archive VI A cast dark bronze door knocker featuring stylized dolphin or serpent figures joining at a central sphere with a ribbed hinge block. View VI
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A cast dark bronze door knocker featuring stylized dolphin or serpent figures joining at a central sphere with a ribbed hinge block.
Early Decorative Bronze Door knocker Circa 1650-70
Ref: SA1195037
A cast dark bronze door knocker featuring stylized dolphin or serpent figures joining at a central sphere with a ribbed hinge block.
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During the 17th century, door knockers served both functional signalling purposes and social statements of household status. Cast in durable bronze using traditional foundry techniques, these hardware items often featured mythological imagery, classical beast motifs, or decorative scrollwork popular during the Renaissance and Baroque eras.

Historical bronze knockers were typically created using sand casting or lost-wax techniques. Molten copper alloy was poured into detailed moulds, hand-chased after cooling to sharpen details such as scales or foliage, and treated to achieve a protective surface patination.

Authentic period knockers exhibit uneven wear on contact points, hand-tooled finishing marks, and a natural surface patina developed over centuries. Mould seams from historical lost-wax or sand-casting methods are often subtle, and the reverse side usually displays hand-hammered or early casting irregularities rather than machine precision.

In modern interiors, an antique bronze door knocker can be mounted directly onto heavy solid timber front doors to enhance period character. Alternatively, collectors frequently mount these architectural metalwork pieces on custom wooden plaques or display stands as sculptural wall art within an entry hallway or study.

Preserving antique bronze requires gentle dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth to maintain the original patina. Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemical polishes, or harsh solvents; applying a light layer of clear microcrystalline wax once a year protects the metal from moisture and oxidisation.
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