{"product_id":"vintage-william-shakespeare-brass-door-75996","title":"Vintage William Shakespeare Brass Door Knocker Shakespeare Antique Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique William Shakespeare cast brass door knocker, a popular piece of British commemorative hardware primarily produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: The portrait bust depicts the iconic playwright William Shakespeare, styled with his characteristic high forehead, pointed beard, and Elizabethan ruff collar.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Cast from heavy solid brass (or sometimes bronze), which has developed a darkened, authentic vintage patina over time.\u003cbr\u003e\nMechanism: The textured oval frame serves as the moving knocker (clapper), which swings forward from a top hinge to strike the integral baseplate below.\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: These were widely manufactured in England during the Late Victorian era through the early 1900s as decorative souvenirs and architectural accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage brass door knocker features a detailed portrait of William Shakespeare. A functional and decorative piece for any door or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made of solid brass for durability\u003cbr\u003e\n• Features a detailed Shakespeare portrait\u003cbr\u003e\n• Measures approximately 4.75\" tall\u003cbr\u003e\n• Pre-drilled holes for easy mounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop to bottom = 5.5 inches \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please expect wear on vintage items, they add character and history, but please do see photos and take note*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauline Stanley Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47865801670882,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/2949\/7402\/files\/il_fullxfull.8103591998_9bb0.jpg?v=1780718779","url":"https:\/\/therarebirdco.com\/products\/vintage-william-shakespeare-brass-door-75996","provider":"Pauline Stanley Studio + Rare Bird Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}