doorknockers
Entrance announcement devices
Doorknockers are metal fixtures mounted on doors, designed to be struck against a plate to announce a visitor's arrival.
They come in various decorative designs, from simple rings to elaborate lion heads or other ornamental shapes.
In vulgar slang, doorknockers refers to large, conspicuous breasts or to large hoop earrings that swing when the wearer moves.
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- lionheadFancy goldfish variety
- scrollworkSpiral ornamental design
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
engraved · Victorian · baroque · rococo · gothic · art nouveau · art deco · antique
Closed curve shape
- handlePart for gripping
- latchDoor-securing catch
- hingeMovable connecting joint
- knobRounded gripping fixture
deadbolt · lockset · escutcheon · strike plate · backplate · bolt · lever · mortise
Expression of welcome
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- visitorShort-term guest
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- invitationRequest to attend
threshold · entrance · calling · announcement · guest · reception · welcome · doorstep
brass
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- lionheadFancy goldfish variety
- scrollworkSpiral ornamental design
filigree · engraved · Victorian · baroque · rococo · gothic · art nouveau · art deco · antique · patina
ring
Closed curve shape
knob · deadbolt · lockset · escutcheon · strike plate · backplate · bolt · lever · mortise · cylinder
greeting
Expression of welcome
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- visitorShort-term guest
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
invitation · threshold · entrance · calling · announcement · guest · reception · welcome · doorstep · approach
rap
Quick sharp blow
pound · thump · clatter · slam · echo · resonate · rat-a-tat · rapping · pounding · announce
- giftwarecollectibles, ornaments, figurines, souvenirs, keepsakes
- historic homesmansion, manor house, manor houses, plantation house, colonial house
- hoop earringsgold hoop, gold hoops, silver hoops, mini hoop
doorknockersdoorbells
Entry-announcing sound makers
video doorbells · intercom systems · buzzers · smart doorbells · intercoms