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Iron door knocker from Hope House, Edinburgh

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Postcard of Iron door knocker from Hope House, Edinburgh.
000-100-002-497-C
© National Museums Scotland

Iron door knocker from Hope House, Edinburgh

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: 0098: 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
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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