Kenrick Cherub Door Knocker | Victorian Cast Iron No. 425

Add a genuine piece of Victorian history to your home with this Kenrick & Sons No. 425 Cast Iron Cherub Door Knocker. A. Kenrick & Sons of West Bromwich manufactured this impressive design around 1880, earning a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and quality. Today, this original reclaimed door knocker offers both historical significance and timeless appeal.

Beautifully cast in solid iron, the knocker features a detailed cherub set against an elegant backplate with a matching strike plate. As a result, it creates an impressive focal point for period homes, listed buildings and sympathetic restoration projects. Moreover, the original casting still displays the crisp detailing that made Kenrick products so highly regarded.

Stamped with the model number 425, this authentic Victorian door knocker is a rare survivor. Consequently, collectors and restorers have the opportunity to own a unique piece of British architectural history that cannot be replaced.

Kenrick Cherub Door Knocker Features

• Original A. Kenrick & Sons door knocker
• Model No. 425
• Genuine Victorian antique dating from around 1880
• Solid cast iron construction
• Decorative cherub design with classical detailing
• Original reclaimed architectural hardware
• Includes the fittings shown in the photographs
• One-of-a-kind, non-repeatable item

Dimensions

• Backplate: 9″ x 2″
• Front Plate: 8″ x 1½”

Condition

This Kenrick Cherub Door Knocker remains in good reclaimed condition and displays the wear, patina and character you would expect from a piece that is more than 140 years old. The previous owner supplied the fittings shown, and they are included in the sale. The strike plate appears to be a later replacement. However, the upper coach screw is believed to be original.

Please study the photographs carefully, as they clearly show the condition, finish and supplied fittings.

A Rare Victorian Door Knocker

Whether you are restoring a Victorian townhouse, renovating a country home or collecting antique architectural ironmongery, this Kenrick Cherub Door Knocker offers exceptional character and authenticity. Furthermore, its naturally aged finish adds depth and richness that only genuine Victorian cast iron can provide.

Unlike modern reproductions, this reclaimed door knocker proudly displays the marks of its long history. Therefore, every surface reflects more than a century of craftsmanship and use. Finally, because this is a genuine reclaimed antique, once sold it cannot be replaced, making it a truly distinctive addition to any period entrance.