Knocker Collection (page 2)

A knocker up, Victorian period

WW2 - Knocker Gregory
A WW2 children's story book illustration which portrays a large military man grabbing the hand of a servicewoman, Mr. Penny looks on. Date: circa 1940s

Book cover, Deep Diving and Submarine Operations, one of two books, Sir Robert Davis inscribed inside, former property of C Kaile and Knocker White

Lancashire Cotton town Knocker Up
A humourous postcard from the Lancashire Cotton Towns where knockers up were employed to waken mill workers. Notice the reference to being on strike and the caption written in Lancashire dialect Date

Illustration for A Christmas Carol from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens, 1910 (engraving)
1000761 Illustration for A Christmas Carol from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ghostly Knocker)

Sanctuary knocker, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon by W.W. Quatremain

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France, Arles. Stone doorway with wooden door and metal knocker next to barred window. Date: 25/06/2003

Let any man explain to me how it happened that Scrooge having his key in the lock of the door
908945 Let any man explain to me how it happened that Scrooge having his key in the lock of the door, not a knocker bu Marleys face by Appleton

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

Knocker, in Wrought Iron (chromolitho)
5221834 Knocker, in Wrought Iron (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knocker, in Wrought Iron. French or German Work. Circa 1500-20)

The Two at Pervyse with Shot the dog memorial, Ypres
This memorial is in the garden of the Ariane Hotel in Ypres. The Two is the title given to two extrordinary British laidies, Elsie Knocker and Mairie Chisholm

Citizens Visiting the Bastille, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving)
2966823 Citizens Visiting the Bastille, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prime Ministers (b / w photo)
3652400 The Prime Ministers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prime Minister s)

Marteau du portail de la cathedrale de Tarragone (engraving)
3645519 Marteau du portail de la cathedrale de Tarragone (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marteau du portail de la cathedrale de Tarragone)

Altar Vessels for St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
1613590 Altar Vessels for St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Altar Vessels for St Pauls Cathedral)

Ornate Door Knocker, Florence, Italy

Brass postal, door handles and letter plates
William N. Froy and Sons, brass door knockers and letterboxes. Date: late 19th century

The Thanksgiving Day (engraving)
1613595 The Thanksgiving Day (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thanksgiving Day. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 March 1872)

The Christmas Errand (colour litho)
668649 The Christmas Errand (colour litho) by Solomon, Abraham (1824-62); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Errand)

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

Rambling Sketches, Round about Deal, Kent (engraving)
1626569 Rambling Sketches, Round about Deal, Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Round about Deal, Kent)

Knocker from Florence (engraving)
5213176 Knocker from Florence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knocker from Florence)

The Telegraph Boy (engraving)
3626126 The Telegraph Boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Telegraph Boy. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869)

Door Knocker, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731138 Door Knocker, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Door Knocker)

Green Door surrounded by Holly, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730689 Green Door surrounded by Holly, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Door surrounded by Holly)

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

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

The Visitor (w / c on paper)
CH140991 The Visitor (w/c on paper) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930); 26.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Cat and the Birds, illustration from Aesops Fables
VCH175707 The Cat and the Birds, illustration from Aesops Fables, published by Heinemann, 1912 (engraving) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Illustrated London News, Christmas Edition, 1895 (colour litho)
730611 Illustrated London News, Christmas Edition, 1895 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated London News, Christmas Edition, 1895)

The use of the knocker at Temple Bar (engraving)
586896 The use of the knocker at Temple Bar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The use of the knocker at Temple Bar, London)

Page from metalwork catalogue: Postal knockers (litho)
6005859 Page from metalwork catalogue: Postal knockers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postal knockers)

The knocker that suggested scrooge in Dickens "Christmas Carol"(b / w photo)
3652401 The knocker that suggested scrooge in Dickens " Christmas Carol" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A man knocking on a door. September 1955

Italy, Verona. Door Knockers

Bhutan. Ornate golden door detail

Putting on Shoes 1903
A young lady sits down to put on her her black Louis heel shoes. Date: 1903

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ireland, county dublin, howth harbour, detail of door knocker on lighthouse

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Scotland, Isle of Harris, Isle of Harris Door

Quarterly Dunns, or Clamorous Tax Gatherers, February 3, 1805. February 3, 1805
Quarterly Dunns, or Clamorous Tax Gatherers, February 3, 1805

Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Creators: M Sullivan, Danese Cattaneo
Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Etching of a door-knocker in the form of embracing mermaids and cherubs, made in Italy, (possibly Venice) by Danese Cattaneo

Door knocker at Che Kung Temple, Tai Wai, Hong Kong, China

Tunis - Tunisia, water carrier knocking on ornate door. Date: circa 1900s

Cuba, Havana, Colon Cemetery. Hand door knocker on chapel. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Door detail, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Doorknocker, late 14th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Doorknocker, late 14th century, (1843). Copy of a woodcut of a knocker from the door of the archdeacons house at the cathedral of Barcelona

Sanctuary Knocker from Durham Cathedral, 12th century
Sanctuary Knocker from the north door of Durham Cathedral, 12th century

Elaborate door and mer-man knocker to the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa, Italy
Genoa, Italy - June 2013; Built in 1289, and the home of Genoas Doges since 1330, the Ducal Palace is now the cultural centre of the city. Unfortunately, it was closed when we got there

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"Knocker: A Symbol of History, Artistry, and Tradition" Step into the enchanting world artistry as we explore its fascinating presence in various corners of the globe. From the eerie encounter between Scrooge and Marley's face to the magnificent Arab doorway in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, these knockers have stories to tell. In Seville, Andalucia, Spain, bronze knockers adorn wooden engraved doors at Reales Alcazares and Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de La Paz. Each intricate design reflects a rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. As you wander through Seville Cathedral's ornate doorways, prepare to be mesmerized by their grandeur. The Yeoman Warder of the Tower stands tall with his iconic uniform - a symbol of authority guarding history behind those ancient doors. Meanwhile, Ayuntamento's town hall doors boast exquisite details that transport us back in time. Traveling further back into history brings us to Victorian England when "knocker ups" roamed Lancashire Cotton towns ensuring workers were roused from slumber on time. Their dedication is immortalized in photographs capturing an era long gone. Even during times of war like World War II, knocker Gregory played a vital role as depicted on book covers such as "Deep Diving and Submarine Operations. " These brave individuals remind us that even amidst chaos; humanity finds ways to persevere. Finally, let your imagination wander through an old elegant wooden door found in an Italian village—a portal inviting you to discover hidden treasures within its walls. From tales steeped in folklore to practical reminders of daily life—they are more than just decorative pieces—they are guardians bridging past and present.