How to choose a brass door knocker
A door knocker is the first piece of hardware a visitor touches. Choosing one comes down to three things: the style of the door, the size, and the finish.
Match the period of the house
Georgian homes suit urn and ring knockers such as SE-3001. Victorian doors carry heavier, ornate designs like the Medusa head SE-3017. Cottages and country doors look right with animal motifs, for example the horse head SE-3005.
Get the size right
Most front doors take a knocker between 150mm and 210mm. Smaller 110 to 125mm designs suit narrow or cottage doors.
Pick a finish that lasts
Polished lacquered brass (BPL) keeps its shine for years. Antique and Florentine bronze finishes hide fingerprints and weather well. See our finishes guide.