A Door Knocker is a decorative metal fitting attached to an entrance door, designed to announce the arrival of visitors. Produced in brass, bronze, iron and cast metal, antique door knockers were often cast in the form of lions, urns, dolphins, hands or mythological figures. They remain highly sought after as architectural antiques combining practical function with decorative craftsmanship. *Related Terms*\ Architectural Antiques, Brass, Door Furniture, Lion Mask, Metalwork.