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Door Knocker T407
Dated 1908 in Black, length 8.1/2" (incorporates vertical
letter aperture 4.1/2"x1")
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In late 1988 a number of original
Victorian and Edwardian door furniture patterns were discovered in hidden corners of
Rawnsley Foundry in Staffordshire. Many of the patterns, found under years
of dust and debris, have now been restored to their original condition and
iron castings have been produced from them.
The discovery of these original door hardware patterns represents a significant find
and gives a remarkable opportunity for discerning buyers to own and
display domestic cast ironware crafted with all the skills and patience
that made them so popular with the Victorians. "Rawnsley" iron castings are not reproductions, they are made from authenticated patterns
using the same methods and materials as originally used. Moulds are
prepared by hand and molten iron is still hand poured by skilled
craftsmen. This ensures that the uniqueness and originality is maintained.
Whether you are restoring a period property to its former glory, or
just appreciate the finer things in life, "Rawnsley" cast iron
door furniture represents a unique opportunity to indulge both yourself and your home.
Statement of Authenticity
All "Rawnsley" patterns have been dated as accurately
as possible and thanks are due to both National and local Museums, in
particular the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Black Country Museum.
Where a date is shown it has been possible to authenticate the pattern at
least back to that year and some may well be older. Where
"Circa" prefaces the date given it has not been possible to date
the patterns from historical records , but the balance of professional
opinion indicates that they were first produced at approximately the date
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