The Lighthouse Door Knocker is sandcast in solid Brass with Bronze highlights- Brass and bronze are copperbased alloys- The yellow brass alloy used in many of Michaels designs contains 70 copper and produces a warm, traditional brass look- Red bronze contains almost 85 copper- This additional copper content gives the bronze alloy its rich, reddish undertone- The mirrored finish of polished brass and polished bronze is achieved through varying degrees of sanding and buffing- Michael uses these techniques to highlight or accent the raised areas on a piece- The Lighthouse Door Knocker was designed by Michael Healy, an accomplished Rhode Island artisan known for his Unique Door Knockers- Lighthouses spark feelings of security and nostalgia for Michael, who grew up on the shores of Cape Cod- These midnight beacons have been used for thousands of years to guide people to safety- A symbol of both warmth and home, the Lighthouse Door Knocker is a welcome sign on any door-Specifications- Material Brass Bronze- Mounting screw center to center distance 1 916- Dimensions 5 H x 1-5 W x 8 L SKU: MCHD024
