Prior to the advent of the public postal system, in the 17th Century, and in rural areas houses were not numbered. Name plaques were common but so was illiteracy, Doctor’s houses were identified by a particular type of knocker. The lower lever like hook was designed so that a child could reach the knocker.
This elegant solid brass knocker is made from the original mould from which this design classic Doctors’ Knocker was made all those hundreds of years ago.
Each item is made by hand, hand finished and hand polished in the Midlands.
18cm x 3cm
