Before we had door bells, Knockers were a practical way of alerting the residents of a house to the fact that visitors were calling. Knocker designs became more decorative and were soon used as a means to demonstrate the status of the home owner. Choose from our selection of knockers a design appropriate to the age and appearance of your home - brass was used for Georgian and early Victorian properties, cast iron for older and Arts & Crafts style homes, plated finishes may be more suitable for contemporary houses.