A pair of wrought iron door knockers, probably Italian 18th century

with a scrolled backplate, 's' scrolled handle terminating in a stylised scallopshell

Old, very minor marks and pitting as visible from photograph. They have been repatinated and one is more pitted than the other, with some evidence of minor re-soldering. There is also some red coloured speckling generally to both. In otherwise good condition. Now mounted on attractive flexi-glass stands. (Photos available upon request)
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