The lion head knocker with the ring in its mouth gained its popularity in the early 19th century and continues to retain its popularity today. The lion has symbolised strength, pride, protection and power and has also been adopted as a symbol of Great Britain. Thought to be a guardian of the home, the knocker adds an unmatched elegance to the entrance of your house.H: 180mm - 7 1/16 inchW: 95mm - 3 3/4 inchWeight: 593gr -1.3lbThe lion head door knocker from Anatolica has been reproduced loyally to its traditional method of production.A very popular knocker of its time, it can be seen on the front doors of period houses around Europe.Sand cast in solid brass following an original antique pattern gives this door knocker a gorgeous and elegant antique look.Hand polished with an unlacquered finish. Due to the hand crafted nature of the products all measurements are approximate. These should be used as a guide only. Also your door knocker may vary slightly from photographs or due to problems with light photography, there may be some chromatic aberration All of our products go through rigorous quality control, however on occasion you may find small marks or imperfections that come about through sand moulding process. It comes with the fixing screws. We do however recommend that you check with the manufacturer of the door for alternative fixings to suit your door type.