Doorknocker Collection

Colombia, Cartagena, detail of doorknob
2030-307208-01

Colombia, Cartagena, door knocker in the shape of a lizard
2030-306776-01

Colombia, Cartagena, door knocker in the shape of a lion

Massachusetts, Boston, beautiful blue door

Colombia, Cartagena, detail of door knocker

Washington, D.C. Georgetown, Door knocker

Sumptuous doorknocker at a Palace Door, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Doorknocker at the Ronda Bullring, Ronda, province of Maalaga, Andalusia, Spain
Doorknocker at the Ronda Bullring, Ronda, province of MAalaga, Andalusia, Spain

The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191754 The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Doorknocker Two Satyrs Riding Ox 1800s. Italy
Doorknocker with Two Satyrs Riding an Ox, 1800s. Probably Italy, Style of Padua, 16th Century, 19th century. Bronze; overall: 16.7 x 33 x 10.4 cm (6 9/16 x 13 x 4 1/8 in.)

Doorknocker Gorgon Head mid 1500s Italy Venice
Doorknocker with Gorgon Head, mid 1500s. Italy, Venice, mid-16th century. Bronze; overall: 25.4 x 19.7 x 6.9 cm (10 x 7 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.)

German Dressmakers 1900
An upper class woman being measured for a new dress in a fashion house in the days when doorknocker hairstyles were in vogue. Date: circa 1900

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Detail of traditional styled door

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, City Palace, Detail of door

Africa, Morocco, Marrakech. A traditional door knocker, the hand of Fatima is said
Morocco, Marrakech. A traditional door knocker, the hand of Fatima is said to bring good luck

Africa, Morocco, Chefchaouen. Detail of blue door and doorknocker
Morocco, Chefchaouen. Detail of blue door and doorknocker

Italian 17th or 18th Century, Doorknocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti, late 17th or early 18th century, pen and brown ink with blue, gray, and white gouache

Door lock Hopperstad Stave Church, Sogne Fjord VIC norway
Door lock Hopperstad Stave Church, Sogne Fjord VIC Norway

Europe, Greece, Mykonos. Door-knocker

Europe, Czech Republic, Prague, Castle interior detail of doorknocker

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"Exploring the World of Doorknockers: From Venice to Marrakech" Step into a world of elegance and history with these sumptuous doorknockers found in various corners of the globe. In Venice, Italy, a palace door proudly displays an intricate doorknocker that exudes opulence and grandeur. Meanwhile, at the Ronda Bullring in Andalusia, Spain, another fascinating doorknocker catches our eye. Traveling back in time, we stumble upon an 18th-century hand-colored etching featured in The Daily Advertiser. This captivating artwork showcases a unique doorknocker that adds charm to any entrance. Moving forward to the early 1900s, German dressmakers adorn their doors with exquisite doorknockers as symbols of creativity and craftsmanship. As we venture into Rajasthan, India, traditional styled doors come alive with detailed doorknockers. Jaipur's City Palace reveals breathtaking this art form - each one telling its own story through intricate designs and patterns. Crossing continents to Morocco, we encounter cultural symbolism embodied by traditional door knockers featuring the hand of Fatima or mesmerizing blue details found in Chefchaouen. These pieces serve not only as functional objects but also as guardians against evil spirits and bringers of good luck. Returning to Italy's rich heritage once more, we discover two remarkable examples from different eras - Satyrs Riding Ox from the 1800s and Gorgon Head from mid-1500s Venice. Both showcase Italian craftsmanship at its finest. Finally, an enchanting late 17th-century piece captures our attention - a triton surrounded by nereids and putti adorning yet another majestic door. From palaces to bullrings; from Europe to Africa; from ancient times to modern days.