Door knocker with backplate

 

Central Europe, first half of 17th century

 

Malleable iron round bar with incisions on the ends and the centre ring, which serves as the hammer. Forged smooth ring mount. Circular backplate composed of a collared sheet, pierced and wrought with tendrils and a mascaron (god of wind?). Decorated with grooving.

H: 17 cm / Diameter: 16.5 cm

UMP 3496

 

A door pull handles knockers