Boot scrapers aren't the only architectural elements to admire
while wandering the streets of Old Town Alexandria.
while wandering the streets of Old Town Alexandria.
Door knockers, many aged, greet passersby with unique variety.
A falcon or an eagle, perhaps.
A pouncing lion, I believe
Fox, a reference to the sport of fox hunting here in Virgina.
a Maltese Cross and fish
Victorian-inspired, with elaborate scroll work
Blair House,
replicated from the door of the Blair House,
the guest house across the street from the White House
replicated from the door of the Blair House,
the guest house across the street from the White House
Horse and bit, an equine influence
Claddagh
A Lion to Guard Us
Dogwood
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9 comments:
Your post KNOCKED me out! Wonderful. My favorite is the next to last one of the eagle that is embedded in the door from years of being polished and painted and rubbed. ♥Rosemary
cinac...This posting took some time to complete, but I think it was well worth it!
Gorgeous collection of photos--had to comment even though I'm late to the party.
motr... So glad you stopped by! Welcome.
Knock, Knock, it's me, popped over to see all these glorious door knockers! They are quite a collection.
Love the fox and that dog wood blossom is divine!
pve
pve...thanks for the visit to the door knocker photo essay!
I adore door knockers. I used to have a photo posted on my sidebar of the Manor's door knocker. I might have to dust it off and repost.
Thanks for stopping by my place! :)
Welcome, willow!
Nice! It's interesting to see how they vary locally. You still have the very American and Enlish ones but mixed up with equine and hunting themes rather than our sea-inspired versions.
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