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Whale Door Knocker

Late 20th Century Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker
Late 20th Century Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Late 20th Century Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Located in Elkhart, IN

A distinctive vintage door knocker cast in brass in the form of a stylized whale, complete with a broad tail, open mouth, and gently modeled eye details.

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker
Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

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H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous cast brass whale door knocker, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker
Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

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H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous cast brass whale door knocker, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker
Late 20th Century Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Late 20th Century Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

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H 4.5 in W 6.25 in D 1.13 in

Late 20th Century Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Located in Elkhart, IN

A distinctive vintage door knocker cast in brass in the form of a stylized whale, complete with a broad tail, open mouth, and gently modeled eye details.

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Iron with Distressed Bronze Finish Door Knocker
Vintage Cast Iron with Distressed Bronze Finish Door Knocker

Vintage Cast Iron with Distressed Bronze Finish Door Knocker

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Cast Iron with Distressed Bronze Finish Door Knocker. Well-worn vintage cast iron whale door knocker, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker
Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

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H 6 in W 8.25 in D 0.75 in

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous cast brass whale door knocker, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker
Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

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H 5 in W 6.75 in D 0.75 in

Vintage Cast Brass Whale Door Knocker

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous cast brass whale door knocker, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

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Questions About Whale Door Knocker

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    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.
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