Door knocker age?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by oliviaf, Jan 20, 2020.

  1. oliviaf

    oliviaf Member

    Hello,

    I recently picked up this door knocker. What date do you think it's likely to be roughly? Seems to be wrought iron.

    Thanks. doorknocker.jpg
     
  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Any marks? What does the back look like? How does it affix? What country are you in?

    Debora
     
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  3. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    almost looks sand casted ?
     
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  4. oliviaf

    oliviaf Member

    Thanks for your help. Here's a photo of the back - don't see any markings. I'm in England. dk2.jpg
     
  5. oliviaf

    oliviaf Member

    I think it could just be dirty / worn!
     
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  6. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    @oliviaf, thank you for the additional shot, it still looks somewhat sand casted to me, is the back painted? It actually appears to be quite clean with little to no use wear. I think this is not a very old knocker. In what country did you find it?
     
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It didn't come with screws?

    Debora
     
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  8. oliviaf

    oliviaf Member

    It's the same colour / finish all over. There's a tiny section that looks to be peeling on the back and a tiny bit of rust. I got it in England. Could you hazard a guess on the age even if it's not that old?
     
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  9. oliviaf

    oliviaf Member


    Didn't come with any screws.
     
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  10. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Have you tested it with a magnet to see for sure if it is iron?
     
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  11. oliviaf

    oliviaf Member

    Hi. Yes, it is iron.
     
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  12. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    circa 1990s estimate
     
  13. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Agree, not very old.
     
  14. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    This Brit says this is very recent.
     
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