Collectible Vintage Metal Door Knocker in the form of Apollo, the Greek Sun God.

It’s very old it looks distressed gold and black.

Maybe brass and needs to be polished?

It’s heavy 2 pounds 7 .2 oz .

Collectible Door Knocker in the form of Apollo, the Greek sun god, with a Laurel Wreath on his head. A favorite in Georgian England, quite a few of the doors in Jane Austin's world had a door knocker just like this one. Made of heavy solid brass, as you can see this wears the grace and patina of time. Salvaged from an estate, it is an ideal large size, and shows well, it has a wonderful sound.

One of the most beloved tales in Greco Roman Mythology, the story of Apollo's wreath is a Greek tragedy. Mocked by Apollo, Cupid shot arrows, one at Apollo, one at Daphne, daughter of the river god Peneus. The arrow caused Apollo to lust after Daphne, but the arrow she was struck with caused her to be repulsed by him. One day, Apollo chased Daphne, and she called her father for help. When Peneus heard Daphne's cries, he turned her into a laurel tree so Apollo could never have her. Apollo, watching his beloved transform, snapped off a branch to fashion a wreath of laurel to wear on his head.

Doorknockers were meant to allow the visitor "to  take hold of the house, like a handshake." Through the way the door was knocked, it declared the emotion of the visitor, too, like haste, frustration, timidity or confidence. A wonderful addition to your collection of architectural salvage, or attach this to your own door.

Measurements:

H 7.5”

Length: 5.25”

Weights: 2 pounds 7.2 oz

Selling as is no returns.