Vintage Brass Door Knocker

Lion Head Door Knocker

A HUGE haul of vintage brass up thousands of brass items such as this one from a shop in Cornwall that was mothballed for more than 30 years. The haul, a staggering 12 tonnes in weight, included thousands of brass door knobs and knockers, handles From the brass knocker on the front door to the windows in the rooftop cupola there was also a small cache of vintage clothing, most of it perfectly preserved in a cedar closet in the attic. Kathy said they found two complete 19th century men He said: "I bought it all for scrap but I started looking into what they really were and realised many were vintage Italian handles. Knobs for sale: Brian Cairns purchased a collection of brass door knockers and handles for £20,000 which have been valued If you’re entertaining this holiday season, make sure to "deck" not only your halls but also your door more antique look. When it is polished, a bronze knocker also goes well with darker woods. This viewer and knocker are constructed from brass Specification of door knockers include 4 in. x 2 3/8 in. to 8 1/4 in. x 4 1/2 in. size. Mickey door knockers are available in black with gold & antique brass colors & 5.5 in. x 3.25 in. x 1 in. dimension. Also featuring in the top 10 strangest finds at the hotels in Battlefield and Bayston Hill were a model Rolls Royce car, topiary trees and an antique brass door knocker. The unusual lost property came to light in Travelodge’s list of interesting items .

"A girlfriend's house in Virginia has a large art deco door knocker that goes right in the middle of the door," she said. Antique shops have become favored haunts for unearthing real brass door fixtures. Rejuvenation, an Oregon hardware manufacturer that Baldwin also carries an oval ring ($54) and a chrome-plated, rectangular door knocker ($60) - both in modern designs. Two brass finishes are available: antique and shiny. All models can be engraved and some can have peepholes drilled through them. He said: "I bought it all for scrap but I started looking into what they really were and realised many were vintage Italian handles. Knobs for sale: Brian Cairns purchased a collection of brass door knockers and handles for £20,000 which have been valued .