Door knocker - 1850-1900 - Hand Door Knocker

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Iron hand door knocker from France, dating to 1850–1900, grey, 16 × 5 × 5 cm, 586 g, in good condition with small signs of aging, featuring a Hand of Fatima motif.

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Common across England, France, and the Mediterranean (Spain/Portugal).

Style: Victorian / Romanticism / Orientalist

A classic and highly collectible "Hand of Fatima" door knocker. This design features a delicately cast female hand with a ring or bracelet at the wrist, holding a ball (sometimes referred to as the 'apple of discord' or 'pearl of wisdom').

Historically, this motif is the Hamsa or Hand of Fatima, used as a protective talisman to ward off the "Evil Eye" and bring good luck to the household. While common in Mediterranean cultures, these became incredibly popular in Victorian England and France during the 1800s as part of the "Orientalist" design movement.

Common across England, France, and the Mediterranean (Spain/Portugal).

Style: Victorian / Romanticism / Orientalist

A classic and highly collectible "Hand of Fatima" door knocker. This design features a delicately cast female hand with a ring or bracelet at the wrist, holding a ball (sometimes referred to as the 'apple of discord' or 'pearl of wisdom').

Historically, this motif is the Hamsa or Hand of Fatima, used as a protective talisman to ward off the "Evil Eye" and bring good luck to the household. While common in Mediterranean cultures, these became incredibly popular in Victorian England and France during the 1800s as part of the "Orientalist" design movement.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
586 g
Title additional information
Hand Door Knocker
No. of items
1
Material
Iron
Country of origin
France
Colour
Grey
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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