Skip to main content

Door Knob Collection

In the bustling city of Lima, Peru, lies a hidden gem - the Gran Hotel Bolivar

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Peru, Lima, Original Brass Door Knob With Initials, Gran Hotel Bolivar, Historic Hotel

Peru, Lima, Original Brass Door Knob With Initials, Gran Hotel Bolivar, Historic Hotel

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: View of the North Door of Durham Cathedral (photo)

View of the North Door of Durham Cathedral (photo)
XCF276449 View of the North Door of Durham Cathedral (photo) by English School, (12th century); Durham Cathedral, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Knocker, copy of 12th century bronze original (photo)

Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Knocker, copy of 12th century bronze original (photo)
XCF276443 Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Knocker, copy of 12th century bronze original (photo) by English School; Durham Cathedral

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Knocker, copy of 12th century bronze original (photo)

Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Knocker, copy of 12th century bronze original (photo)
XCF276447 Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Knocker, copy of 12th century bronze original (photo) by English School; Durham Cathedral

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Knocker, copy of 12th century bronze original (photo)

Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Knocker, copy of 12th century bronze original (photo)
XCF276446 Durham Cathedral Sanctuary Knocker, copy of 12th century bronze original (photo) by English School; Durham Cathedral

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Parts

Parts
Koji Sugimoto

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Bhutan. Ornate golden door detail

Bhutan. Ornate golden door detail

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Detail of a door with a brass lock an enamel sign saying tirez (pull)

Detail of a door with a brass lock an enamel sign saying tirez (pull)
Door with a brass lock an enamel sign saying tirez (pull) and a facetted glass window. The Bistrot du Peintre is an old fashioned Paris cafe of art nouveau design

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Hand wooden door knocker

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Hand wooden door knocker

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Hotel Sienna in Old Walled City District, Cartagena City, Bolivar State

Hotel Sienna in Old Walled City District, Cartagena City, Bolivar State, Colombia, South America

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Doors on the front of Santiago Cathedral

Doors on the front of Santiago Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Detail of decorated knob of gate decorated with lions head

Detail of decorated knob of gate decorated with lions head, leading to main temple of Erdeni Dzu monastery at Karakorum, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Background imageDoor Knob Collection: Detail of main door, Potala palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Detail of main door, Potala palace, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia



For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

In the bustling city of Lima, Peru, lies a hidden gem - the Gran Hotel Bolivar. As you step into this historic hotel, your eyes are immediately drawn to an exquisite door knob made of original brass. Engraved with elegant initials, it exudes a sense of timeless beauty. Meanwhile, in Durham Cathedral sanctuary, another captivating sight awaits. The North Door showcases a stunning view adorned with intricate details and craftsmanship. A photo captures the essence of its grandeur - a copy of the 12th-century bronze original Sanctuary Knocker. Its presence evokes a sense of reverence and history within these sacred walls. Speaking of history, Bhutan offers its own ornate golden door detail that mesmerizes all who lay their eyes upon it. The delicate patterns and glistening gold transport you to another world where artistry reigns supreme. Back at Durham Cathedral sanctuary, more photos reveal the breathtaking replica Sanctuary Knocker once again. Its significance cannot be overstated as it stands as a testament to centuries-old traditions and religious devotion. Traveling further south brings us to Merida in Yukatan, Mexico - where even everyday doors hold charm and character. A close-up reveals a brass lock accompanied by an enamel sign saying "tirez" (pull). This small yet enchanting detail adds personality to an otherwise ordinary entrance. From Peru's Gran Hotel Bolivar to England's Durham Cathedral and Mexico's Merida streets, door knobs have become gateways into worlds filled with stories waiting to be discovered. Whether they bear initials or replicate ancient artifacts like the Sanctuary Knocker – each one holds secrets from different eras and cultures that continue to captivate our imagination today.