Golden Owl Polished Brass Door Knocker Elegant Front Door Hardware Fitting

Prezzo normale €45,95

Colour: Gold
  • 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: 3000101
Descrizione

The Golden Owl Polished Brass Door Knocker brings warmth, character, and a touch of quiet wisdom to a front door. Cast from solid brass and polished by hand, the design captures the calm presence of an owl resting on a branch — detailed feathers, rounded form, and a gentle gaze that feels almost alive. It’s a piece that instantly gives your entrance a sense of personality and craft. This door knocker is left unlacquered, which means it’s designed to age naturally rather than stay frozen in its first shine. Over time, exposure to the air and touch of hands will slowly change its surface — the bright gold tone will soften, deepen, and take on warm, honeyed hues. With months and years, it may darken slightly around the details, creating beautiful depth and contrast that highlight its carved texture. This gradual transformation — known as a natural brass patina — is prized by collectors and makers alike, because it tells the story of real brass: how it lives, breathes, and settles gracefully with age. The result is a finish that feels alive, rich, and personal to any home. The owl, symbol of wisdom and guardianship, suits this idea perfectly — a steady observer through time and change. Both elegant and practical, the Golden Owl Door Knocker feels right at home on dark-painted or heritage-style doors, where its glow and displaying patina only grow more beautiful with each passing season.

Product Dimensions

Total height: 13cm
Width: 8cm
Depth from door (projection): 6cm


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.

Returns Made Simple

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.

Visit our Help Centre for more details or to start your return.

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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.