Circa 1930s English Cast Brass Lion Head Door Knocker

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A wonderfully characterful circa 1930s English door knocker cast in brass and modeled as a lion’s head, with a leafy … Read more A wonderfully characterful circa 1930s English door knocker cast in brass and modeled as a lion’s head, with a leafy wreath-form mount above and an integrated hinged striker below. Deeply modeled features and darkened recesses give the lion an expressive, almost heraldic quality, while decades of natural oxidation have mellowed the brass to a warm, beautifully varied surface.

Its compact scale makes it particularly appealing for a paneled front door, garden entrance, study door, or country-house boot room. The aged brass would be especially handsome against deep green, black, navy, or oxblood paint, adding the sort of small architectural detail that makes an entrance feel established rather than newly decorated.

Origin: England
Date: Circa 1930s
Styles: English Country, Georgian Revival, French Country, Traditional
Dimensions: 1.88"W × 1.25"D × 4.88"H
Materials: Cast brass
Condition: Very good vintage condition with naturally developed patina and age-appropriate surface wear
Notable Features: Sculptural lion-head form; wreath detail; integrated hinged striker; compact architectural scale See less