Vintage English Brass Pineapple Door Knocker

A handsome accessory for any door, this Vintage English Brass Pineapple Knocker carries a proud legacy of hospitality. With a rich, glowing patina and distinctive cast details, this knocker depicts a juicy pineapple once considered a symbol of wealth and luxury due to its multi-year cultivation period and the long journey required to arrive in Europe from the Caribbean.

So precious was the exotic pineapple that the fruit was commonly rented for display on special occasions by modest households seeking to impress guests. A classic motif now found extensively in art, architecture and home décor, the concave pineapple façade of this knocker is attached with to a flexible post with two integral holes for secure door attachment -  lifting and lowering the charming fruit creates a a satisfying and stylish knock. 

Sure to be right at home gracing either a traditional or an ultra modern abode, this lovely ornament recently arrived in shop from the north of England. A sophisticated addition to your own home or a thoughtful housewarming gift, it is sure to communicate an abundance of Warm Greetings! and Bienvenue! wherever it is found.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. 6.75"H x 1.75"D.