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Rare Bronze Gecko Door Knocker
American Arts & Crafts Bronze Gecko Door Knocker, circa 1915 – In the Manner of Oscar Bruno Bach
Description
A Sculptural Presence in Bronze
This rare Arts & Crafts bronze door knocker, dating to around 1915, elevates everyday hardware into sculpture. Measuring 16.5 × 12.5 × 8 cm and weighing 0.8 kg, it has both substance and finely observed detail.
The gecko’s elongated form is cast with naturalistic scales, a curling tail, and splayed toes in bold relief. Its crisp surface texture catches the light across raised areas, creating a sense of lifelike movement. Over time, the bronze has developed a deep brown patina with golden highlights on high points and natural green verdigris in the recesses, enriching both colour and texture.
In the Spirit of Oscar Bruno Bach
Although unsigned, this door knocker can be described as “in the manner of Oscar Bruno Bach.” Born in 1884, Bach trained in Europe before establishing one of the most important decorative metalwork studios in New York in 1911. His workshop produced both small-scale bronzes and major commissions for Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, Radio City Music Hall, and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Bach’s distinctive style—imaginative animal motifs, richly patinated surfaces, and sculptural hardware—is strongly echoed in this design. While unmarked, the knocker reflects the spirit and craftsmanship of his studio.
Symbolism of the Gecko
The gecko is not simply decorative. In many cultures, lizards symbolize adaptability, resilience, and protection—qualities admired by Arts & Crafts designers, who emphasized the harmony of natural forms and symbolic meaning. The gecko’s unusual posture and fluid movement provided an ideal subject for sculptural experimentation within the movement.
Significance and Collecting Appeal
This piece is more than functional hardware it is a small bronze sculpture for the home. Its rare subject matter, naturalistic modeling, finely detailed casting, and richly aged patina make it a highly desirable object for collectors of Arts & Crafts decorative art and early 20th-century metalwork. Comparable animal-form knockers are occasionally encountered, but examples of this quality are scarce.
Highlights
Rare American Arts & Crafts bronze door knocker, circa 1915
Finely modeled gecko with textured scales, curling tail, and splayed toes
Rich patina combining dark brown tones, golden highlights, and green verdigris
Strong stylistic connection to Oscar Bruno Bach, master of American decorative arts
A functional object that also serves as a sculptural work of art
Condition Report
Patina: Deep brown with golden highlights green verdigris in recesses
Surface: Crisp definition light wear consistent with age and outdoor use
Hinge: Slight lateral play but secure and functional
Mounting: Oxidation around bolt holes structurally sound (bolts not included)
Overall: Antique, well-aged condition with authentic character
Shipping
Worldwide shipping available. Professionally packaged and fully insured for safe delivery.
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Questions are welcome—please feel free to get in touch. We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
SellerCheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Description
A Sculptural Presence in Bronze
This rare Arts & Crafts bronze door knocker, dating to around 1915, elevates everyday hardware into sculpture. Measuring 16.5 × 12.5 × 8 cm and weighing 0.8 kg, it has both substance and finely observed detail.
The gecko’s elongated form is cast with naturalistic scales, a curling tail, and splayed toes in bold relief. Its crisp surface texture catches the light across raised areas, creating a sense of lifelike movement. Over time, the bronze has developed a deep brown patina with golden highlights on high points and natural green verdigris in the recesses, enriching both colour and texture.
In the Spirit of Oscar Bruno Bach
Although unsigned, this door knocker can be described as “in the manner of Oscar Bruno Bach.” Born in 1884, Bach trained in Europe before establishing one of the most important decorative metalwork studios in New York in 1911. His workshop produced both small-scale bronzes and major commissions for Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, Radio City Music Hall, and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Bach’s distinctive style—imaginative animal motifs, richly patinated surfaces, and sculptural hardware—is strongly echoed in this design. While unmarked, the knocker reflects the spirit and craftsmanship of his studio.
Symbolism of the Gecko
The gecko is not simply decorative. In many cultures, lizards symbolize adaptability, resilience, and protection—qualities admired by Arts & Crafts designers, who emphasized the harmony of natural forms and symbolic meaning. The gecko’s unusual posture and fluid movement provided an ideal subject for sculptural experimentation within the movement.
Significance and Collecting Appeal
This piece is more than functional hardware it is a small bronze sculpture for the home. Its rare subject matter, naturalistic modeling, finely detailed casting, and richly aged patina make it a highly desirable object for collectors of Arts & Crafts decorative art and early 20th-century metalwork. Comparable animal-form knockers are occasionally encountered, but examples of this quality are scarce.
Highlights
Rare American Arts & Crafts bronze door knocker, circa 1915
Finely modeled gecko with textured scales, curling tail, and splayed toes
Rich patina combining dark brown tones, golden highlights, and green verdigris
Strong stylistic connection to Oscar Bruno Bach, master of American decorative arts
A functional object that also serves as a sculptural work of art
Condition Report
Patina: Deep brown with golden highlights green verdigris in recesses
Surface: Crisp definition light wear consistent with age and outdoor use
Hinge: Slight lateral play but secure and functional
Mounting: Oxidation around bolt holes structurally sound (bolts not included)
Overall: Antique, well-aged condition with authentic character
Shipping
Worldwide shipping available. Professionally packaged and fully insured for safe delivery.
Explore more hand-picked treasures in our online gallery: Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
Questions are welcome—please feel free to get in touch. We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
Price
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Category Architectural Antiques - Salvage - Reclamation
Date 1915
1910s Antiques Material Bronze
Origin American
Item code as1013a1255
Status For Sale
£1500.00 
$1999.65
€1715.10
$1999.65
€1715.10
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Shipping information
We offer Free Delivery to Mainland England, Wales mainland & Scottish lowlands mainland areas only!
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
Terms and conditions
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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