Large Bronze Handle with Raised Botanical Design, European 20th Century

A square bronze push-pull door handle with a dark brown patina and simple raised botanical design. Mid-to-late 20th century, European.

This is a heavy piece, made of cast and patinated bronze. It has the feel of a handmade piece, cast in a single piece to include the bracket, with very slight twisting and asymmetry. There are interesting changing tones from use, from dark brown (brighter in direct light) to warmer highlights from years of handling; we have not cleaned or polished the metal and it is offered as found. Age-appropriate signs of wear, traces of old paint. The design has no defined orientation; in the main image the bracket is below the main plate on the right hand side.

The handle is fixed to the door using two bolts which screw through the base of the bracket; fixing bolts are not included.

Approximate dimensions when oriented as shown in the main image.
Overall: H 17.3cm x W 18cm (including bracket) 16cm (plate only) x D 8cm

Approximate weight: 2.9kg