There is a never ending supply of these. I see them wherever I go. I’ll be on the lookout for more on my way home. I am in Rome just now. I’m sure I will spot some here.
a Toledo knocker
Toledo again - not really a knocker
a simple Toledo knocker
knock on the door of the Cordoba Mezquita
a beautiful knocker in Jerez
another angle
a fishy knocker in St Tropez
a pretty French hand
a Bologna knocker
on an old orphanage door in Bologna
are they for keys?
Bologna
Bologna
I've never seen a unicorn before
A Genova knocker
an old Vergemoli knocker
I’m on the lookout for a fabulous one for our door in Vergemoli. The volcanic rock arch has been put in and is looking amazing. We need something really special for the door when it is finished.
I love them Debra! Great insight to blog about them! 🙂
By: Roslay Palma Tornes on May 19, 2011
at 3:47 pm
I love them. This is my third post on knockers.
By: bagnidilucca on May 19, 2011
at 3:53 pm
Love the photos ,Debra! I have a framed picture of doors and knockers in my home over there. So cool!
By: Ida on May 19, 2011
at 4:09 pm
Beautiful! I’m surprised no one has mentioned the interesting phallic symbol in the second shot… wonder what this was home to originally…
By: Anna Harrison on May 19, 2011
at 5:02 pm
I noticed, but I thought I would not say anything. I saw a few like this one.
By: bagnidilucca on May 19, 2011
at 7:20 pm
You and I both love knockers, and you’ve found some very handsome ones there. Especially love the yawning keyholes.
By: mary D on May 19, 2011
at 9:07 pm
There are a few of these in Bologna, they were quite big.
By: bagnidilucca on May 20, 2011
at 4:13 am
Love the title of the post and am glad to know that it is not about boobs! Great knockers for sure.
By: Moira Drexler on May 19, 2011
at 9:47 pm
That would be a completely different type of post.
By: bagnidilucca on May 20, 2011
at 4:14 am
Did you notice the unicorn knocker and the one above, had been “fixed”? I wonder what the storey behind that was? The Genova knocker could have been inspiration for a hat at a recent wedding!
By: colin on May 19, 2011
at 10:20 pm
Well spotted! I don’t know the story behind the knockers.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 20, 2011
at 4:17 am
Don’t take this the wrong way, darling, but I love your knockers. 🙂
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on May 19, 2011
at 10:28 pm
Everyone loves Debra’s knockers 🙂
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on May 20, 2011
at 3:22 am
Thank you Celia and cityhippyfarmgirl.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 20, 2011
at 4:18 am
Some of the knockers appear to reflect the character of the place, for instance, the plain knocker of the orphanage. The worn dents on the door shows that the knocker in the third picture looks very heavy. I love the French hand knockers, especially the one holding the apple and the one from Genova, all very elegant. I’ve always been fascinated with knockers and letter boxes; so, it’s great to see more on your blog, Deb. Keep them coming!
By: Sandra H on May 20, 2011
at 12:43 am
I’m bound to find more.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 20, 2011
at 4:19 am
Is it rude to say nice knockers (after a title like that? :P)
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on May 20, 2011
at 6:28 am
I think it is perfectly acceptable.
By: bagnidilucca on May 20, 2011
at 3:20 pm
The Europeans love their knockers – Im sure there is a story with each one if only they could talk !!!!!
By: Lorraine on May 22, 2011
at 1:49 am
I too, would love to hear their stories.
By: bagnidilucca on May 24, 2011
at 5:10 am
Love em 🙂 So much more interesting a good knocker huh (& so much classier than an electric door buzzer huh)
By: Anna Johnston on May 22, 2011
at 9:29 pm
I want a big one for our door in Vergemoli, but how do I choose.
By: bagnidilucca on May 23, 2011
at 10:51 am