Putti are a recurring motif in old hardware – they symbolize a lot of things, including divinity, fertility, and bounty. And this horn playing little putti certainly has been living in bounty – as we would say in Australia, “He’s certainly been in a good paddock!”. He would be a quite obese child by today’s standards, and at greatly increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
But he just wouldn’t look as happy and comforting as a thin little rake, would he?!
This gorgeous knocker would be lovely with a little bit of spit and polish.

Photo credits: Door knocker Rhodes by angi_rh

          

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