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This cast iron door knocker was made in Munich, Germany 1850-1900. Door knockers can be found throughout history and across cultures.Label Type
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Earlier door knockers were constructed out of hammered iron, but to get the fine scrollwork and details seen in this door knocker, a new technique, casting, was used.Label Type
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The Middle Ages were rife with superstitions, from fairies to werewolves, the gruesome faces of the door knockers were believed to ward off any evil spirits.