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Colonial Door Knocker

Mayflower Ship Door Knocker Nautical Colonial Revival.
Mayflower Ship Door Knocker Nautical Colonial Revival.

Mayflower Ship Door Knocker Nautical Colonial Revival.

Located in Seattle, WA

The top features a laurel wreath design, a common decorative motif in Colonial Revival style. The hinged striker swings against the backplate, functioning as afully operational door ...

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17th Century Iron Horse Door Knocker

17th Century Iron Horse Door Knocker

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17th Century Iron Horse Door Knocker

Located in Dallas, TX

The button has an iron rosette for attaching to a door. The knocker is mounted on a block of plain wood for display.

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VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Brass Door Knocker
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H 8.5 in W 2.75 in D 5.75 in

VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Brass Door Knocker

Located in Charlotte, NC

A door knocker and plate by Virginia Metalcrafters. Solid brass in a classic design. Includes bolt and screw for mounting to door for each piece. Made in Virginia, USA, in the late 2...

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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Architectural Elements

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Questions About Colonial Door Knocker

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Door knockers work because of their hinged design. After you mount the back plate onto a door, the striker portion hangs from the frame on the hinge, allowing you to raise it up and strike it against the backing. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage door knockers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The term door-knocker earrings refers to large hoop earrings. This name comes from the fact that the shape of the hoop is similar to that of the knocker on a door. Door-knocker earrings may be round, square or triangular in shape, and jewelry designers create them out of a variety of materials, including sterling silver, gold and platinum. Shop a large collection of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several other names for a door knocker. These names can include doorbell, buzzer, chime, peal, gong and knell to name a few. You’ll find a variety of door knockers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many names for door knockers, including rapper, ringer and buzzer. Ornate door knockers are sought out by architects and collectors all over the world. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique door knockers from some of the world’s top sellers.