{"product_id":"soviet-lion-head-door-knocker-pull-handles-pair","title":"Soviet Lion Head Door Knocker Handles, Pair – Cast Bronze\/Brass, Maker's Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Soviet lion head door knocker handles are a pair of vintage USSR-era door pulls, each featuring a beautifully detailed bas-relief of a lion's head holding a ring. Cast in bronze or brass, they are solid and heavy, at approximately 920 g for the pair, and full of character and history. A distinctive addition to a front door, a period restoration or a collection of decorative hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Door knocker \/ pull handles (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion head holding a ring, bas-relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze \/ brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 920 g (2.03 lb) for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker's Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinct manufacturer's mark (stylized letter\/logo in a circle) on the back of both bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pass-through bolt mount; one handle has a threaded rod, the other a matching threaded hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. The handles retain their original patina and have not been harshly cleaned. There are signs of age and wear, including surface scratches and patina variations. The moving rings function, and the threaded connection is intact. No cracks or major damage to the metal. Please check the photos carefully, including the macro shots of the maker's mark, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lion head with a ring is one of the oldest motifs in door hardware, a symbol of strength and protection that has guarded entrances since antiquity. Soviet-era cast versions like these bring that classic look together with the weight and patina of genuine vintage metal. Because the two handles bolt through the door to each other, they are designed to be mounted as a matching set on both sides of a door, or they can be displayed as decorative objects in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678833213589,"sku":"EBAY-407112045352","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-lion-head-door-knocker-pull-handles-pair-1.jpg?v=1791647284","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-lion-head-door-knocker-pull-handles-pair","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}