Woodpecker Pull-String Novelty Door Knocker

Description: Item/Description: Mid-to-late 20th-century novelty mechanical door knocker handcrafted from stained oak and painted pine wood in the stylized form of a pileated woodpecker. When the hanging cord with a wooden cylindrical toggle handle is pulled downward, the spring-loaded bird pivots forward to realistically strike its beak against the rectangular wood mounting board backplate. No individual artisan or designer signature is recorded for this popular style of traditional rustic folk art and Americana home hardware. (Woodpecker knocker, folk art doorbell, mechanical wooden toy, pull string knocker, retro cabin decor) Material: Wood, Cord, Metal Dimensions: Length: 9 1/8"; Width: 2 3/8"; Height: 3 3/4" Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include paint and surface wear, wear to cord. Age: Mid 20th Century Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $15 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 629 Buyers premium: 23%

Estimate:£7.49

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