The Fleur De Lys Doorbell Ringer was designed by Michael Healy, an accomplished Rhode Island artisan known for his truly Unique Doorbell Ringers- Contrary to popular belief, the Fleur de Lys did not originate in France, but rather was first popularized in ancient Rome- Michael, an avid history buff, was inspired to create this Fleur de Lys Doorbell Ringer in the spirit of its original significance- The Fleur de Lys derived from the Celtic word li or lly meaning king or ruler is a symbol of power, life and purity and was first coined as the flower of kings- What a uniquely elegant way to greet visitors- The Fleur de Lys Doorbell Ringer has been cast in solid brass- It was hand crafted using the ageold art of foundry casting- During the process the molten metal was heated to over 2000F then carefully poured into a handmade sand mold- This mold was used only once, giving this Doorbell Ringer its individual character- Specifications- Material Brass- Dimensions 2-5 H x 1 W x 2-75 L SKU: MCHD174
