18th C. Mexican Iron Hacienda Door Knocker
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**Originally Listed At $150**
New World, Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. late 18th century CE. A charming zoomorphic iron door knocker. The upper portion has a long spike for driving into the wood of a door; projecting from this is a fish-like head made by casting incised lines into the iron. A hinge in the center of that piece connects it to the separately-cast knocking portion, which is also fish-shaped. A whimsical piece of decorative art! Size: 18" L x 1.1" W x 7" H (45.7 cm x 2.8 cm x 17.8 cm); 7.75" H (19.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection
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#126669
New World, Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. late 18th century CE. A charming zoomorphic iron door knocker. The upper portion has a long spike for driving into the wood of a door; projecting from this is a fish-like head made by casting incised lines into the iron. A hinge in the center of that piece connects it to the separately-cast knocking portion, which is also fish-shaped. A whimsical piece of decorative art! Size: 18" L x 1.1" W x 7" H (45.7 cm x 2.8 cm x 17.8 cm); 7.75" H (19.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126669
Condition
Smooth dark patina on surface. Slight bend to end that was hammered into the wood of the door. Hinge perfectly functional with good motion.
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18th C. Mexican Iron Hacienda Door Knocker
Estimate $250 - $350
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