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10 Downing Street Door Knocker
$89.00British Prime Ministers are intensely aware that, as tenants and stewards of No. 10 Downing Street, they have in their charge one of the most precious jewels in the nation's heritage. Number 10, as it is often known, is perhaps the most famous address in London and one of the most widely recognized houses in the world. The centre of the United Kingdom's government, it is the Prime Minister's home and place of work with offices for secretaries, assistants and advisors. There are also conference rooms and dining rooms where the Prime Minister meets and entertains other leaders and foreign dignitaries. Winston Churchill had a great affection for Number 10, but he grudgingly slept in the bunkered Annex of Number 10 for his safety during World War II. To reassure the people that his government was functioning normally, he insisted on being seen entering and leaving Number 10 occasionally.
A masterpiece of understatement, the residence's six-paneled, black oak door is surrounded by cream-colored casing and adorned above with a semicircular fanlight window. Painted in white in the center, between the top and middle sets of panels, is the number "10." Fitted to the door between the two middle panels is an iron knocker in the shape of a lion's head, the British emblem of Sovereignty.
Offering a solid brass replica of architect William Kent's original 18th century door knocker. Give your guests a dignified British welcome, as Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher did when they answered the call of this knocker. Includes heavy solid brass striker button and 2" brass screws. Measures approximately 8" x 5" x 1 1/2". Spacing between holes: 7.25". Weighs 3 pounds.
10 Downing Street Door Knocker
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