Doorknob Collection

Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover in marbled cream and brown. Date: 1930s

Client: Monsanto Textiles - knitwear for PR - long striped cardigan - location: 17 Rochester Square, London NW1 - Model: Jenny Yorke - shoot date: April 1, 1970 Date: 1970

Canary Yellow Doors on a Mid-Century Modern
Tom Windeknecht

Pink Door with a Mid-Century Modern Handle
Tom Windeknecht

Close up of blue knobbed doorway on white wall background in the old alleys of Medina, Chefchaouen, Morocco

Colombia, Cartagena, detail of doorknob
2030-307208-01

Colombia, Cartagena, detail of door knocker

Industrial detail Barcelona
Inge Schuster

Portugal. Cental Region, Aveiro. portuguese Venice. 10th Century city
Portugal. Cental Region, Aveiro. " portuguese Venice". 10th Century city. Local old neighborhood door knob

LiquidLibrary

USA, Washington, Stehekin. Cowgirl hat, Old Stehekin Schoolhouse, , Washington Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Europe, Romania, Brasov. Door handle, key hole
Romania, Brasov. Door handle, key hole

Old fashioned metal doorhandle in Shilpgram artisans village near Udaipur, Rajasthan
Old fashioned metal door handle in Shilpgram artisans village near Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

A Door handles of Tibetan monastery
Photography, Tonnaja Travel Photography, 509209952

Knocker
Antique illustration of a hand shaped knocker

Lion shaped knocker
The door handle in the shape of the lion head

Pull handle, view from above

Digital Illustration of door handle and latch set

Digital illustration of flush door showing hinges, doorknob and latch block

Knocker of Wat Mae Nang Pleum temple Ayutthaya Thailand
Knocker of the door of Wat Mae Nang Pleum temple at Ayutthaya (Unesco World Heritage Site), Thailand, Asia

red door, forbidden city

Portugal. Cental Region, Aveiro. portuguese Venice. 10th Century city
Portugal. Cental Region, Aveiro. " portuguese Venice". 10th Century city. Local old neighborhood door knob

Icy car door, detail

Blue-painted door with a window, Spain

Detail, gate, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Bronze door handles in the shape of lions heads, main portal of Stadtpfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt, Parish Church of the Assumption, Schwaz, Tyrol, Austria

Knocker on front doors, (B&W), close-up

FPG (Originally known as Freelance Photographers Guild)
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Gallery: Vintage Collections: FPG (Originally known as Freelance Photographers Guild)

Durham Door
We see The Norman Cathedral on this images in Durham, this is a Door Knob on a door from the cathedral. is a historic city and the county town of County Durham in North East England

Door, Marrakesh, Morocco
Decorated door in the medina

A Blue Door With Brass Decorative Knobs
Cusco, Peru

Bulguksa temple gate
Bulguksa temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gyeongju

Iglesia San Miguel
decorated entrance door to Church Iglesia San Miguel, Sucre, Bolivia, South America

Jongmyo Shrine
Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty

Urgup, Nevsehir (Cappadocia) Turkey
Old Weathered door in Urgup, Cappadocia. Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, largely in Nevsehir Province, in Turkey

Detail of a gate in the Medina of Essaouira. Essaouira is a city in western Moroccan on the Atlantic coast. The Medina of Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage listed city

Detail of a gate of the Medina of Essaouira
Essaouira is a city in western Moroccan on the Atlantic coast. The Medina of Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage listed city, an example of a late 18th-century fortified town

An old door in Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy

handle and lock on lom Stave Church lom norway from 1200AD

lock on lom Stave Church lom norway from 1200AD

door lock vogo Stave Church Vagamo norway
Door lock vogo Stave Church Vagamo norway

Buildings display icons of nordic cultural history Norway

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"Unlocking the Past: A Journey through Doorknobs and Keyhole Covers" Step into a world of history and intrigue as we explore the fascinating realm of doorknobs. From the ornate to the functional, these humble yet essential objects have played a significant role in our daily lives. Our first stop takes us back in time with a digitally restored war propaganda poster, reminding us of the importance of security during tumultuous times. Next, we find ourselves in Old Portsmouth, England, where vibrant doors adorned with intricate knockers and doorknobs captivate our attention. Moving on to Hampshire, we discover an exquisite portrait from 1912 featuring Sylvia Gosse, her gaze reflecting both elegance and mystery. Meanwhile, Barcelona reveals its industrial charm through captivating door handle details that seamlessly blend artistry and functionality. As we venture further south to Portugal's Aveiro region, known as the "Portuguese Venice, " we encounter centuries-old city gates guarded by sturdy doorknobs that have witnessed countless stories unfold over time. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Stehekin in Washington state; here cowgirl hats mingle with memories inside an old schoolhouse while rustic doorknobs stand as silent witnesses to generations gone by. Continuing our journey across Europe brings us to Romania's Brasov where an intricately designed door handle beckons us closer for a touch of history. Finally, nestled amidst Rajasthan's Shilpgram artisans village is an old-fashioned metal doorhandle that exudes timeless charm. In this collection of diverse doorknob tales lies a reminder that even seemingly mundane objects hold stories worth exploring. So next time you turn a knob or admire a keyhole cover on your own front door - take a moment to appreciate their significance within our shared human experience.