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Golden Dragonfly Polished Brass Door Knocker Elegant Front Door Hardware Fitting

£34.99
Colour: Polished Brass
  • UK Standard Delivery by Royal Mail (3 - 5 working days) - £3.50
  • UK Next Business Day Delivery by Royal Mail (Monday - Thursday) - £11.99
  • Free Shipping for UK orders over £75
SKU: 3000098
Description

The Golden Dragonfly Polished Brass Door Knocker is a piece that reflects both nature’s beauty and the enduring traditions of classic metalwork. Cast from solid brass and polished to a bright finish, the design captures the delicacy of the dragonfly with fine detail across the wings and body, making it as decorative as it is practical. Supplied with fixings, it is made for straightforward installation while retaining an appearance that feels carefully considered. Unlike modern coated fittings that are sealed with lacquer to keep their shine frozen in time, this door knocker has been deliberately left uncoated so that it may follow the older, more authentic path of ageing naturally. As the seasons pass, the polished brass surface will slowly transform, developing a warm, mellow patina. This gradual change is not a flaw but a valued characteristic, once prized by craftsmen and householders alike, for the way it enriches the metal with depth and individuality. Each passing year adds subtle layers of character until the piece takes on the distinguished look of aged brass, an effect that cannot be manufactured but only achieved through time itself. The golden brightness of the new brass softens as it weathers, acquiring an antique-inspired appearance that blends seamlessly with period homes, country houses, and townhouses where history is part of the fabric. The dragonfly motif, long a symbol of transformation and lightness, complements this natural progression, reminding us that beauty often lies not in perfection but in graceful change. The Golden Dragonfly Polished Brass Door Knocker is therefore more than a functional fitting. It is a decorative detail designed to age with dignity, carrying forward the heritage of classic brasswork and ensuring that an entrance continues to welcome with both elegance and character for generations to come.
Product Dimensions

Total height: 11.5cm
Width: 15.5cm
Depth from door (projection): 4.5cm
Material/Finish

Polished Brass
Delivery & Returns
Delivery Information
UK

We offer the following delivery options within the UK:

  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 3-5 working days for £3.50.
  • Next Business Day Delivery: Place your order by 11:00 AM Monday to Thursday for next-day delivery at £6.99.
Europe
  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 5-10 working days for £12.99.
USA
  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 7-12 working days for £14.99.
Australia
  • Standard Delivery: Delivered within 10-15 working days for £18.99.

For more details, visit our Delivery Information page.

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We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. Returning items is quick and easy:

  • Items must be unused and in original condition, with all tags attached and in their original packaging.
  • Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt. Items returned after this period will not be refunded.
  • Customers are responsible for return shipping costs, which are non-refundable.

For faulty or incorrect items, contact us with your order number and photos for assistance.

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The Tradition of Ageing Brass

For centuries, polished brass has been admired not only for its golden lustre when new but also for the graceful way it changes with time. Left uncoated, brass interacts naturally with its surroundings, slowly deepening in colour as air and touch bring out warmer, darker tones. This process, known as patination, has long been valued in traditional metalwork because it adds depth, character, and a sense of heritage that cannot be achieved through artificial finishes. The appreciation of aged brass stretches back to antiquity. In ancient Rome, polished brass fittings and ornaments were allowed to mature naturally, prized for the mellow richness they gained with the years. During the Georgian and Victorian eras in Britain, unlacquered brass was commonly used in door furniture, railings, and decorative fittings, where its gradual transformation into a deep patina became a hallmark of elegance and permanence. This quality was especially admired in country houses and grand estates, where the passing of time was seen not as wear, but as a sign of authenticity and heritage. The evolution is gradual and unique to each piece. What begins as a bright reflective surface will, over the years, take on a softer, antique-inspired appearance, rich with individuality. Far from diminishing the metal, the patina enhances its authenticity and ensures that brass fittings age with dignity. It is a quality celebrated in historic homes across Europe, where time-worn metals are recognised as marks of continuity, tradition, and enduring craftsmanship.