1501) MASSIVE VENETIAN DOOR KNOCKER IN THE SHAPE OF A HORSE 16TH CENTURY: Priced to sell for under $2K!!!
Description: Constructed of wrought iron, with a horse head decoration and oval-shaped knocker with chiseled decoration, treaded arm to attach knocker to the door, inventory control number 404 appears painted on and on a small sticker. Length: approximately 11 inches, as shown.
Discussion: German professor Franz Sales Meyer distinguished three kinds of door knocker: the “ring,” which is 1) electric, 2) the “hammer,” 3) and an “ornate” category that could take the shape of an animal or another figure. The example under discussion falls under the two categories, two and three. A door knocker with the presence and magnitude of this one under discussion makes a statement about the property owner. It’s the first thing a person sees before entering a household, and it sets the mood for the other treasures, lifestyle, and class beyond the door.
Conclusion: Priced to sell for under $2K. A modest amount for a lot of value and sophistication!!!*.