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CHESHIRE ANTIQUES CONSULTANT LTD

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Georgian 18th Century Gilt Brass Lion Front Door Entrance Fixture Knocker.
In the stylized model form of the traditional masculine lion.
The lion knocker somes with the original round knocker striking disc, this model is exceptionallt rare as it depicts the model form of a whole lion rather then just the face that is typically seen. Along with being quite hevay for its small size being 1143 grams excluding the weight of the striking disc.
A feature that stands out is the casting detail to the lions body, paws, tail & face which is exceptional.
Origin from England.
So impressive & collectible.
Made from solid brass with some partial original gilding remaining.
A nice display size being 15.5 cm in length and 4.5 cm wide and 16 cm in depth.
So well cast and beautifully made to last many lifetimes.
Made from solid brass
With beautiful old antique original aged weathered patina.
Circa late 18th century Georgian era.
Provenance from a private seller in the ceremonial county in south East England.
Condition report.
Having beautiful natural aged charming old patina with various gilt fading loss.
Offered in fine old used worn condition.
The fixing screw bolts are included as seen.
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Dimensions in centimetres


Depth from back of lion to front of the long fixing bolt (16 cm)
Width (4.5 cm)
High from top to bottom (15.5 cm)

  • Period: 18th century
    • Price: £1,000.00
    • €1,205 Euro
    • $1,257 US Dollar
  • Location: London
    • Dimensions: H: 15.5cm (6.10in)
    • W: 4.5cm (1.77in)
    • D: 16cm (6.30in)