{"product_id":"3456","title":"1920s Door Knocker Stratford-upon-Avon Church England, Vintage Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking monochrome postcard captures the ancient and somewhat mysterious Sanctuary Knocker on the north door of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. Dating back to the 13th century, this bronze face represents a significant part of medieval history: the right of sanctuary. Any fugitive who reached the church door and grasped this ring could claim protection from the law for up to thirty-seven days. The grotesque, human-like face is a classic example of medieval metalwork, intended to symbolize the church as a place of refuge and divine protection. Holy Trinity is most famous as the parish church where William Shakespeare was baptized and buried, making this door a threshold he likely passed through many times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (Circa 1920–1935)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Stratford-upon-Avon\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Warwickshire\u003cbr\u003eCountry: England, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Sanctuary Knocker, Holy Trinity Church, William Shakespeare, Medieval Metalwork, Religious History\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Vertical (Portrait)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: J. Salmon Ltd.\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Collotype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturing date for this card is estimated between 1920 and 1935 based on the style and Salmon's production period for monochrome series. The address side features the iconic \"church spire\" vertical divider, the hallmark of J. Salmon Ltd., which is one of Britain’s oldest family-run publishing houses. While often confused with photogravure due to its rich depth, this card is a fine collotype, a process that used a gelatin-based plate to create a continuous tone without a visible dot screen. The \"Sanctuary Knocker\" itself is one of the few remaining in England, with the most famous counterpart located at Durham Cathedral. This specific door at Holy Trinity is often called the \"Knocker Door\" by local historians and Shakespearean scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46761457385661,"sku":"3456","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3456.jpg?v=1778448717","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3456","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}