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Vintage English Brass Horseshoe Door Knocker with Horse Head

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Vintage English Brass Horse Head and Shoe Door Knocker. 1950s English Equestrian brass door knocker depicting a horse head in bridle in a large horseshoe. A horseshoe door knocker made of cast brass with a bridled horse bust in profile framed inside a horseshoe. The horseshoe lifts to knock against a central brass bead on a horseshoe below. This fine quality horse shoe shaped door knocker is well made and a good weight made of solid brass with a lovely patina. This solid cast brass equestrian door knocker is just the right first impression for the horse loving home. Featuring a noble horse bust in a lucky horseshoe. This lucky horse is a winner with a horseshoe, pointed up, to hold in the luck. Show your equestrian love and welcome guests with this vintage English style horseshoe stallion door knocker. This equine themed brass door knocker will add character to any front door, office or stable makes the perfect house or barn warming gift for the horse lover. This design harkens back to when horse lovers and cowboys nailed an upturned horseshoe over the barn door for good luck. Now you can have the luck on your own homestead. The beautifully detailed horse featured in the middle of the horseshoe, makes this piece truly unique. Restored, polished, some left patina. Circa 1950s. Origin: England. DIMENSIONS: Height: 5 in Width: 4.5 in Depth: 1 in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Cast,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. Restored, polished, some left patina.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SH9231stDibs: LU906836320702
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