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Large Bronze Door Knocker in the Form of a Laurel Wreath
Hatchwell Antiques
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£3,800
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Large Bronze Door Knocker in the Form of a Laurel Wreath

19th century
Description

A very large bronze door knocker in the form of a laurel wreath, circa 1880.

with strike plate.

Height: 56.5 cm.

Width: 38 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56.5cm (22.24")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Bronze Laurel Wreath Knocker to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA940879
Description
A very large bronze door knocker in the form of a laurel wreath, circa 1880.

with strike plate.

Height: 56.5 cm.

Width: 38 cm.

Height
56.5cm (22.24")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Bronze Laurel Wreath Knocker to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA940879
Hatchwell Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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Archive I A cast bronze door knocker shaped in a circular laurel wreath pattern tied with a ribbon bow at the base.

Large Bronze Door Knocker in the Form of a Laurel Wreath

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A cast bronze door knocker shaped in a circular laurel wreath pattern tied with a ribbon bow at the base.
Large bronze door knocker in the form of a laurel wreath
Ref: SA940879
A cast bronze door knocker shaped in a circular laurel wreath pattern tied with a ribbon bow at the base.
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Wreath-shaped door knockers gained widespread popularity during the Neoclassical, Georgian, and French Empire periods. The laurel wreath motif originates from classical antiquity, where it symbolised victory, honour, and hospitality when placed at the entry of a residence.

Historically, high-quality door knockers were sand-cast or lost-wax cast in solid bronze or brass. Bronze was favoured for exterior architectural hardware due to its durability, density, and natural resistance to weather-induced corrosion over time.

Authentic period examples feature hand-chased surface details, distinct casting seam remnants on hidden sides, and original mounting fixings such as threaded steel bolts. Natural oxidisation and patination will collect in carved crevices rather than presenting as an even synthetic coating.

A cast bronze wreath knocker serves as a focal point when mounted to a timber front door painted in dark muted tones like slate, navy, or off-black. Alternatively, it can be mounted on a wooden base block inside an entryway as decorative architectural art.

Clean the surface gently using warm water and a neutral detergent applied with a soft microfibre cloth to remove dirt. To protect the patination without stripping the aged finish, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax once or twice a year.
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