| A solid brass Doctor’s Door Knocker is a | | | | finishes including Polished Brass, Antique Brass, |
| simple and elegant way to update your or | | | | Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel and Oil Rubbed |
| enhance your front door hardware. Door | | | | Bronze. |
| knockers are usually most prominent feature on a | | | | When installing any door knocker it is important to |
| door and the style of knocker used can reveal | | | | remember a few simple steps. First, remember |
| much about the personality of the homeowners. | | | | to measure your door carefully and the space |
| Door knockers became especially popular during | | | | intended for your new knocker. If you a replacing |
| Romanesque, Renaissance, and Medieval time | | | | an older knocker you may be able to use the |
| periods. The type of design, materials and ornate | | | | same mount holes but be sure to double checker |
| qualities of the door knockers have varied greatly | | | | the center to center spacing of the your new |
| in different centuries but the importance of the | | | | knocker for compatibility. Second, replace older |
| door knocker for the home has remained | | | | entryway doorknobs and mail slots with similar |
| constant. | | | | Victorian style hardware. Using similar designs will |
| | | | help tie together the look of your entryway |
| Originally the Doctor’s door knocker was a | | | | together. Using the same finish will further help to |
| symbol mounted the front door of a doctor’s | | | | create a common theme. |
| house to alert a passerby of the | | | | Doctor’s Door Knockers are readily available |
| homeowner’s profession. This was a great | | | | online and many home decorating magazines. |
| way of letting people who may be unfamiliar with | | | | Make sure to search for solid brass construction |
| the area know which house they should go to if | | | | and be sure to ask questions if you are unsure |
| they needed a doctor. Now the traditional | | | | about any measurements. Keep in mind this is the |
| doctor’s door knocker is an elegant and | | | | centerpiece for your entryway and attention of |
| classic design that can be used on any home. | | | | detail is important. These knockers are available |
| These beautiful door knockers are traditionally | | | | online through LookInTheAttic & Company |
| cast in solid brass and are available in several | | | | and they offer free design assistance and help. |