Who doesn’t love a beautiful doorknocker?
In ancient times, doorknockers were often hideous gargoyles
or ferocious lions to ward off evil spirits and prevent them from entering. As
superstition gave way to the age of reason, doorknockers evolved into
decorative objects of art.
I picked up this doorknocker about 15 years ago in a small
antique shop. I was intrigued by this couple’s eternal kiss.
While in a small fishing village in Connecticut, this
doorknocker seemed very appropriate.
I spied this little fox through a screen door.
When you think about it, doorknockers are probably one of
the first things you see when you arrive at someone’s threshold. Not only a visual statement, a
doorknocker is tactile and taps into your sense of touch.
I’m really into the simplicity and beauty of
doorknockers. Maybe it’s because
my doorbell has never, ever worked.
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