Brass Door Knocker, Cat Head

A brass door knocker turns a plain threshold into a small act of welcome. Shaped as a cat head, it brings character to the front door: watchful, charming and a little unexpected, with the satisfying ritual of announcing arrival by hand.

A watchful cat for the threshold

• The cat motif gives the entrance personality without making the doorway feel overdone.
• Brass catches the light warmly, so the piece feels at home on painted, stained or natural wood.
• It suits anyone who prefers door furniture with a little story and humour.
• The act of knocking feels slower and more deliberate than pressing a doorbell.
• Over time, the brass will develop its own surface character, softening with touch and weather.

Brass with a living finish

This door knocker is made from brass. It comes from Indonesia.

Fitting it to your door

Screw fittings are not supplied, so choose fixings that suit your door material and the position where it will sit. Before fitting, hold it against the door to check the height, sightline and reach feel right from the outside.

The sound of arrival

A door knocker makes an entrance feel more personal. The final sound will depend on the door itself, how firmly it is fixed and how it is used, but the ritual is simple: a clear knock, a pause, and the small courtesy of being received.

Threshold folklore and the cat

Cats carry their own quiet language in folklore and domestic life: observant, independent, alert to movement at the edge of a room. On a doorway, that character feels fitting. It gives the entrance a companionable presence, less formal than a lion and more distinctive than plain hardware.

Size and details

• Material: brass.
• Weight: 290 g.
• Origin: Indonesia.
• Design: cat head door knocker.
• Fixings: screw fittings are not included.
• Please allow for slight size variation between pieces.

Care for the brass

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. Brass naturally darkens and develops a patina over time; leave it to age for a softer look, or polish it occasionally if you prefer a brighter finish.

A characterful housewarming gift

It makes a thoughtful gift for someone settling into a new home, restoring a front door, or adding personality to a cottage, townhouse or garden room entrance. The cat shape gives it charm without losing the timeless feel of brass.

Common questions

Are screws included?
No. Screw fittings are not supplied, so you will need to choose fixings suitable for your door.

Will the brass stay bright?
Brass changes with age and handling. It will naturally mellow and develop a patina unless it is polished.