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May 01, 2012 the fact that many georgian houses have door knockers that are the originals means that we today in the 21st century, who are still using these door knockers to gain entrance, have a palpable, physical connection to people from past generations and from all classes of a past society. The most common antique door knocker material is metal. Door knockers are decorative accessories and useful tools. Our door knockers are available in solid brass, cast iron, and wrought iron. Can you think of an ornate doorknocker of a lions head or otherwise that you particularly like.
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