A Fine Greeting
This winter, while wandering around our neighborhood, we couldn’t help but notice how many of the old rowhouses have interesting door knockers.
From newly renovated homes to doors that look like they’ve been untouched for decades, the collection of unique knockers ranges from whimsical and fun to striking and commanding. One of the more common knockers in the neighborhood is a woman’s hand, adorned with a ring. We initially thought these were all the same, but upon closer inspection, each knocker sports different details—different bracelets, ring styles, and even hand sizes and shapes.
Makes us wish we had more than just a buzzer in our building.
- Ryan
Jan 27, 2012 @ 08:43:42
what a genius idea for a blog post. love the horse head.
Jan 27, 2012 @ 09:18:16
this is awesome!
Jan 27, 2012 @ 09:41:46
So funny, I did a similar post last spring and found the same hand door knockers is France!
http://bit.ly/yi1dBJ
Jan 27, 2012 @ 20:21:08
Awesome post, Vanessa. I wonder who made them and why they’re all different? They’re so beautiful!
Jan 29, 2012 @ 11:38:08
Love the horse head knocker – I want one!
Jan 29, 2012 @ 12:56:08
Very cool post!
Jan 29, 2012 @ 19:26:04
Gorgeous! I love old buildings and corners and gates. These door knockers are so unique.
Jan 29, 2012 @ 19:28:25
I don’t think I’ve ever paid much attention to door knockers — right now the row house number are what catch my eye as I wander my new neighborhood. I do love these knockers you’ve found!
Feb 02, 2012 @ 09:12:59
I love the doors where I live in Amsterdam. Animal knobs galore!
Feb 03, 2012 @ 10:13:49
We love taking a look at all of these doors in New York! We can’t help but wonder if they were left there out of admiration for them or just because the current residents did not want to replace them.