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Door knocker: M.1-1910

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

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Description

Brass door-knocker, cast in the shape of a lion. The lion is crouching and holds an animal's head in its front paws, the neck of which acts as the knocker. The lion's tail is divided in to two and these are crossed over, resting on its back.

Notes

History note: Charles Davis Esq., 147 New Bond Street

Legal notes

Given by Charles Davis

Measurements and weight

Length: 23.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1910-12-21) by Davis, Charles

Dating

15th Century#
Renaissance
Circa 1400 CE - 1500 CE

Note

Spanish ? or Flemish ?

Materials used in production

Brass (alloy)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.1-1910
Primary reference Number: 30637
Old object number: 178-1910
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 14 March 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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