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Victorian Cast Iron Door Knocker with Hermes Head
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Victorian Cast Iron Door Knocker with Hermes Head

19th century
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Unusual 19th Century bronze door knocker depicting the head of the god Hermes.

Good condition complete with nut and bolt mounting.

Signs of old green paint.

Diamond registration mark to back plate.

Height 28cm. Width at widest 6cm

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Door Knocker to the 19th Century.

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Description
Unusual 19th Century bronze door knocker depicting the head of the god Hermes.

Good condition complete with nut and bolt mounting.

Signs of old green paint.

Diamond registration mark to back plate.

Height 28cm. Width at widest 6cm

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Door Knocker to the 19th Century.

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A Victorian cast iron door knocker featuring a sculpted classical Hermes head atop a drop-down loop striker.
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Archive I A Victorian cast iron door knocker featuring a sculpted classical Hermes head atop a drop-down loop striker.

Victorian Cast Iron Door Knocker with Hermes Head

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A Victorian cast iron door knocker featuring a sculpted classical Hermes head atop a drop-down loop striker.
VICTORIAN CAST IRON DOOR KNOCKER WITH HERMES HEAD
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A Victorian cast iron door knocker featuring a sculpted classical Hermes head atop a drop-down loop striker.
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  • ObjectDoor Knockers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Classical Revival
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsHermes head, Winged helmet, Teardrop loop striker, Scrollwork base

This 19th Century Victorian Classical Revival door knocker is cast in iron with a dark grey colour and traces of old green paint showing age. The piece depicts the sculpted head of the god Hermes wearing a winged helmet at the top, surmounting a teardrop loop striker with a scrollwork base and a small finial detail below the chin. The casting shows a defined face and textured hair under the winged cap, alongside visible surface wear and oxidation. Measuring 28 cm in height and 6 cm at its widest point, the hardware comes complete with a nut and bolt mounting for installation. Suitable for exterior use on a timber entry door, this piece adds historic character to a front entrance.

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Cast iron hardware should be cleaned with a soft brush or cloth to remove surface dirt. To prevent rust, apply a light coat of beeswax polish or microcrystalline wax periodically, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip historical patina.

Mounting a cast iron knocker on a painted wooden front door provides contrast against modern door colours such as navy or deep green. Alternatively, displaying the piece on a decorative timber plaque creates a focal point within an entryway or gallery wall.

Authentic pieces feature sharp casting seams, substantial weight, and natural surface wear or oxidisation around fixing points. Original examples display subtle hand-finishing marks and historical patination rather than smooth modern machine coatings.

Victorian cast iron knockers were produced by pouring molten iron into sand moulds. This process allowed intricate relief details, such as mythological heads or scrollwork, to be replicated efficiently with substantial physical weight.

Victorian Classical Revival door hardware incorporates motifs from ancient Greek and Roman mythology, such as classical busts, lyres, and urns. Produced predominantly in cast iron or brass during the nineteenth century, these pieces reflected the eras fascination with classical antiquity.
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