Door knockers give a sense of elegance and mystery to the homes they appear on. A classic door knocker was a brass ring that hung dangling from a hinge attached to a door. When 'knocked upon' the visitor would rap the brass ring against an armory plate fixed to the door's face. Today door knockers are fashioned out of polished brass or wrought iron. They are available in every style and shape imaginable - such as antique or imperial designs, in custom-made family crests, in bird and animal shapes and in traditional ring designs. A basic brass door knocker starts at approximately $20 online.
