Mermaid Door Knockers: A door knocker is an item of door furniture that allows people outside a house or other dwelling or building to alert those inside to their presence. A door knocker has a part fixed to the door, and a part (usually metal) which is attached to the door by a hinge, and may be lifted and used to strike a plate fitted to the door, or the door itself, making a noise. The struck plate, if present, would be supplied and fitted with the knocker. Reference: Wikipedia
Antique mermaid door knockers are quite hard to find. They are ideal for collectors or for seaside cottages. Below are some examples and price guides of antique mermaid door knockers including a bronze Renaissance style knocker and a French knocker.
A RENAISSANCE STYLE BRONZE FIGURAL DOOR KNOCKER OF A WINGED MERMAID
Late 19th century
height 7in (18cm)
Sold for US$5,355 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022
Two-Piece French Bronze Large Knocker
Large bronze French knocker with sea motif with flanking semi-nude mermaids and dolphin top bracket. [19″ H x 13″ W].
Sold for US$1,000 at Roland NY in 2021
