Knocker Collection (#5)

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Detail of traditional styled door

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

Africa, Morocco, Rabat. Blue Door of Kasbah of Oudaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

North Africa, Morocco, south of Morocco Tamnougalt Kasbah in the Draa valley
Morocco, Tamnougalt Kasbah in the Draa valley. Door knocker

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, North Africa, Morocco, Chefchaouen or Chaouen, Traditional door knocker
Morocco, Chefchaouen or Chaouen, traditional door knocker

Door Knocker temple She County, temple and carved stone archways

Colourful door knocker, Chimi Lhakhang, Bhutan

Knocker on an old wooden door, Arta, Llevant, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Door knocker, Marrakech, Morocco, Africa

Door knocker from St. Peters Cathedral, 13th century, Osnabruck, Lower Saxony, Germany

Door knocker with a lions head, 14th century, main entrance to St Lorenz Church, Nuremberg, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

CHRIST BEARING CROSS. Illumination from an early 15th century English manuscript

Knocker on front doors, (B&W), close-up

CASTLE, 15th CENTURY. A pentagonal tower with two string courses and gargoyles, with a lock and knocker on the closed door. Illumination from an early 15th century English manuscript

Ornate door handle, Erdene Zuu Khiid, Buddhist Monastery, Kharkhorin (Karakorum), Central Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Digging for gold in British Guiana (now Guyana). Placer washing as carried out by the tributor or Port Knocker. Date: circa 1910s

Latin America, Guatemala, Antigua, Door Knocker on Colonial House
Ornamental door knocker, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez, Guatemala, Latin America

Germany, Bamberg. Old black door

Cusco, Peru. Ornate blue painted door with lion knocker; Hotel Garcilaso

The wooden entrance door with metal ring knocker and old lock, sign saying entree, step in. Chateau Romanin, Saint Remy de Provence, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France, Europe

Europe, France, Jura, Poligny. Ornate lion head door knocker
France, Jura, Poligny. Ornate lion head door knocker

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France, Arles, Provence, metal door knocker

Knocker on gate, Prague Castle, Czech Republic

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

The Postmans Knock. Postman in Royal Mail uniform using door knocker. Chromolithograph from childrens book published 1867

The Sanctuary Knocker, which people knocked on for asylum in medieval times, Durham Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Judar and His Brother. From Playhour (1957)

South America, Peru, Lima. Historic Plaza de Armas (aka Plaza Mayor). Archbishops Palace, massive door detail

Door of monastery

Greek Island of Crete and old town of Chania old blue doorway with metal knocker

Peru, Lima. Door knocker at the Archbishops Palace near the Basilica Cathedral of Lima

Peru, Lima. Door of the Archbishops Palace near the Basilica Cathedral of Lima

Sienna, Tuscany, Italy - Closeup of ornate, metal door knocker on a wooden door

Sienna, Tuscany, Italy - Closeup of a metal door knocker in the shape of a mans face

Greece, Santorini. Blue door with knocker in the shape of a hand

Greece, Patmos, Chora. Head of the god Apollo on door knocker

Greece, Island of Hydra. A classical era image on a contemporary door knocker

Chateau la Voulte Gasparets. In Gasparets village near Boutenac. Les Corbieres. Languedoc. A door. France. Europe

Door in the Souk, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Africa, Morocco, Casablanca. Mahakma Law Courts (aka Mahakma du Pacha) home to the Islamic law courts. Door knocker on heavy wooden door

Door knocker design, Naxi -temple, Lijiang. V

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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.