Aluminium Door Handle with Art Ceramic Panel

A solid aluminium door handle inset with a single art pottery panel. Second half 20th century - likely 1960s - found in Germany.

The tile is decorated with a strong geometric pattern of nested squares, in warm tones of orange, red and turquoise; perhaps with a nod to the work of the German-born American artist, Josef Albers.

Good original condition, with minor signs of wear in line with age and use, including light scratches, signs of old varnish on the edges of the frame, and weathering to the bracket.

Installation:

The handle is installed through two holes in the bracket; four fixing bolts hold the bracket in place, and we have not tried to remove them.

The design works either way around, so handle could be positioned on a left or right hand door. In the main picture the bracket is on the left.

Approximate dimensions:
- Ceramic panel only: H 17cm x W 17cm
- Width including mounting bracket: 17.2cm
- Depth from front of door to front of handle: 6.5cm
- Weight: 1.3kg