Cast Iron Door Knocker, 19th Century

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Object description :

"Cast Iron Door Knocker, 19th Century"

Cast iron door knocker, 19th century.

Cast iron door knocker, 19th century (Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, the star architect of the late 19th century, is not far behind).
The slender hand, wearing a cabochon ring and emerging from the sleeve of a fine suit, holds the world in its palm.
Complete, intact with its guilloché plate and original screw.
Barely stripped of its old white paint, brushed, to be varnished and reinstalled.
Standing height: 13.5 cm
Screw length: 9.7 cm
Weight: 0.879 kg

In ancient times, holding the globe in one's hand was a clear symbol that the powerful addressed to the people.Over the centuries, this image was used by politicians of all stripes, and today, the hand holding the globe has become a symbol of environmental concern.

Price: 170 €

Artist: Viollet Le Duc Et Compagnie...
Period: 19th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Cast iron

Reference: 1609659
Availability: In stock