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Description
xEars up. Snout out.
The door that makes the postman smile. Choose this over a plain brass fitting and the front of the house gets some proper Yorkshire character.
No.2 in Foundry 26, our year of 26 new designs, and the lead of the farmyard trio with the Gloucestershire Old Spot and the Dairy Cow. The breed is the one Yorkshire gave the world: bred in this county in the 1800s, then exported so widely that most countries simply call it the Yorkshire. The character sits in the small stuff. The fold of the ears. The wrinkle of the snout. You notice it when you step closer.
That detail only survives because of how we make it. We print the pattern in high definition, then cast it by hand in small batches using lost-wax investment casting. A mass-produced knocker comes out of a mould with a seam line and softened edges. Ours doesn't. No seam. No shortcuts. Detail no hand tool can reach.
Cast in marine-grade aluminium bronze, the same alloy used on yacht propellers. It will not rust. It arrives bright, with the warm brass tone most people are looking for, and deepens naturally with time and touch. If you prefer it lighter, a quick polish brings it back.
A complete set, supplied with a matching backplate and fixings. Fits standard doors. And because it's part of our interchangeable system, you can swap the head for another in seconds, no drilling, no new holes.
Learn more about our interchangeable system
Backed by a 30-year guarantee. If it's not right, we'll make it right: 90 days for a full refund, no faff. Buying it as a gift? It arrives in plain, recyclable packaging ready to give, we dispatch twice a week, and if you're up against a date, email us and we'll bump you up the queue.
Sits well on a farmhouse door, a brick terrace, a painted cottage door, or any home with a bit of countryside in it. Named for home. Hang it on yours.
FAQs
x| Where are your products made? | All of our pieces are designed in Yorkshire and cast by a family-run foundry on the edge of the North York Moors. |
| How are your products made? | Each design begins as a digital sculpture in CAD, then printed on a high-resolution 3D printer. This allows for exceptional detail and complex undercuts not possible with traditional mould-making. The prints are used in the lost-wax investment casting process, before every piece is finished, checked, and packed by hand. Our family-run foundry is aerospace certified, working to exacting standards; your door knocker may well have shared an oven with the impeller of a hypercar turbo unit or a component destined for a jet engine. |
| What materials do you use? | We use AB2, a marine-grade bronze alloy. Bronze is primarily copper with tin, whereas brass is copper with zinc. Bronze is harder and more durable, making it ideal for fine detail and long-term use. Although technically bronze, our alloy has the warm golden colour people recognise as brass. |
| Why do you use AB2? | AB2 was originally developed for ship propellers and marine fittings. It is strong, weather-resistant, and captures fine detail beautifully. It develops a natural patina over time, but can also be polished back to a bright shine. We choose it because it makes products that are built to last a lifetime while staying true to the craft. The surface evolves with use and weather, embracing a sense of beauty in change, character, and imperfection. |
| Which doors can your knockers be fitted to? | Our knockers can be installed on timber, composite, or uPVC doors. All fixings are supplied along with clear instructions. |
| How do I care for the finish? | No maintenance is needed. Left untreated, the surface will develop a natural patina that tells the story of its life outdoors. This slow change is part of the appeal, echoing the Japanese idea of wabi-sabi — valuing the imperfect and the timeworn. If you prefer a brighter look, the metal can be gently polished and buffed. |
| Are the knockers interchangeable? | Yes. Our proprietary system allows you to start with a kit and then collect interchangeable heads. They can be swapped easily and even displayed indoors as decorative pieces. |
Shipping & Returns
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
Want something unique?
Bespoke Just For You
Looking for something one-of-a-kind? We work with designers, makers, and renovators to create bespoke knockers and hardware that reflect your story. We've cast everything from bicocket hats and family dogs to USAF emblems honouring decades of service — even a ghost. Whether it's symbolic, sentimental, or slightly strange, we'll help you bring it to the door.
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