Iron door knocker from Hope House, Edinburgh

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This iron door knocker is from Hope House in Edinburgh.

The knocker is in the shape of a lion's head holding a wrought iron ring in its mouth.

In the Edinburgh town house from the 16th century onwards, the wealthy merchants and burgesses were able to afford doors with locks and door knockers. Visitors were expected to knock to gain entry.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-497-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MJ 195
• Date: 17th or 18th century
  
• Material: Iron; wrought iron; cast metal
  Knocker
  
• Dimensions: 185 mm L X 126 mm W X 92 mm depth
  
• What: Knocker
  
• Subject: Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh (Hope House)
  
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• Description: Iron knocker with a lion mask of cast metal and a ring of wrought iron, from Hope House, Edinburgh
  
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