A Brief History of the Door Knocker

As early as the 16th century door knockers adorned peoples homes and although most knockers were fairly plain as blacksmiths developed their skills wealthy people began to have more detailed designs, often relating to local patterns and traditions. More
We sell a range of door knockers at Willow & Stone from traditional period designs to modern and stylish classics. Here we take a brief look at the history of the door knocker and share some of our favourite antique originals.

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A Brief History of the Door Knocker