Knocker Collection (page 7)

TELEGRAPH MESSENGER, 1869. The telegraph boy. Wood engraving, American, 1869

Lambeth Doorknocker
The ancient ring door-knocker at Lambeth Palace, London. Date: 1950s

Dr Johnsons Doorknocker
This fine door-knocker, in the form of a hand holding a circle of laurel leaves, with a lion motif, is on Dr Samuel Johnsons house at Gough Square, London. Date: 18th century

Lincolns Inn Doorknocker
A doorknocker on the gateway to Lincolns Inn, London. Date: 1950s

Dickens Doorknocker
The fine door-knocker of No. 48, Doughty Street, Holborn London, the residence of Charles Dickens from 1837 until 1839. Date: 19th century

Lion Doorknocker
LINCOLNs INN gateway was built in 1518 and bears the arms of Sir Thomas Lovell. The INN itself dates from the early 1300s : One of the lion doorknockers. Date: 1930s

Famous Door Knocker
The door knocker of Gainsborough House, Sudbury, Suffolk, England, where the famous English painter Thomas Gainsborough (1727 - 1788) was born. Date: 18th century

Medieval wall-ring with devils head - Italy
Italy, Tuscany, Province of Siena, Pienza: Medieval wall-ring with devils head Date: 2010

Bull head detail of bronze cathedral door in historic town, Our Lady Maria Cathedral (Vor Frue Maria Domkirke), Ribe, Jutland, Denmark, may

Brass Hand of Fatima door knocker, a popular symbol in Southern Morocco, Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Knocker at entrance door, Paro Tsechu, Bhutan, Asia

Door knocker on the front of Santiago Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Buddhist temple door, Ganzi (Garze), Sichuan, China, Asia

Mother & Baby / Costume
LONG CLOTHES - CHRISTENING ROBE: with narrow tucks at the hem. Woman: bodice with tight long sleeves & epaulettes, a high neck & the front ornamented with pin tucks

Girl in Chemise Cooks
A young woman in a chemise with threaded ribbon detail, a flat pair of mules & with a door-knocker top knot hairstyle, stirs a saucepan. Her cat sits by his food

Combined Knocker / Bell
Waudes patented Knocker Bell, where one movement of the hand gives the two distinct sounds! Advertisement from a late 19th century trade catalogue

Door Knocker Joke
Two small boys amuse themselves by knocking at a front door then running away - but this householder intends to rap the rappers

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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.