Vintage Metal Ripon Hornblower Musician English Figural Brass Door KnockerDescriptionVintage Brass Metal Ripon Hornblower Musician English Door KnockerThink back to the days of yore when Vikings were serious threats in the UK and you will come upon the explanation for this door knocker. It depicts a gent whose duty it was to sound the all's well at 9pm, you can sleep tonight in the village of Ripon in North Yorkshire. His duty was then to stay awake all night and to sound the alarm if the Vikings came near. This tradition actually continues to this day. Made of cast brass, this knocker is ready to be installed on a new door.Condition is very good, as pictured.