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Late 20th Century Cast Brass Tennis Racket Door Knocker

$300
£227.36
€272.42
CA$427.51
A$438.99
CHF 249.73
MX$5,765.65
NOK 2,838.11
SEK 2,987.08
DKK 2,036.03

About the Item

A wonderfully distinctive vintage door knocker cast in the form of a traditional tennis racket. The oval head features a finely textured string pattern, while the elongated handle is finished with a crosshatched grip reminiscent of an early leather-wrapped racquet. The warm, softly aged brass surface gives this sporting motif a handsome decorative presence without feeling overly themed. It would be particularly fitting on the door of a country-club cottage, pool house, tennis pavilion, Palm Beach residence, or English country mudroom. Dimensions: 2.5ʺ W × 1.38ʺ D × 8ʺ H Materials: Cast brass Period and style: Late 20th century; Country Club and English Country Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear, tonal variation, and patina consistent with age and use Notable features: Sculptural tennis-racket form with textured strings and a crosshatched handle
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Very good original vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Elkhart, IN
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8681stDibs: LU7467243841412

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