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Michael Healy Designs Golden Retriever Dog Design Decorative Knocker

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Dimensions:
Height: 4 ¾"
Width: 5 ¼"
Depth: 3 ¾"

Finish:
Bronze

$84.00
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Michael Healy Golden Retriever Dog Knocker
Michael Healy - Artistic Decorative Hardware

All of Michael Healy's Dog Knockers are cast in solid bronze and handcrafted using the age-old art of foundry casting. During this process, molten bronze is heated to over 2200ºF and then carefully poured into a handmade sand mold. This mold is used only once, giving your Dog Knockers™ its individual character. Each Dog Knockers™ was treated with a dark patina, then hand polished and coated with a clear lacquer to protect its original finish. In order to confirm authenticity and quality craftsmanship, your Dog Knocker™ has been signed by artist Michael Healy.

Michael has always enjoyed the company of dogs, especially Labrador Retrievers. Over the years, he has been the owner of several Black Labs. Pete, his first Lab, loved to long-distance swim with Michael along the Cape Cod shoreline. Pete was also an expert at fetching the newspaper, bringing it into the house each morning. Mandy was a trained hunting dog and accompanied Michael on many adventures. Alex, who currently lives with Michael, loves children and eating sticks. In honor of these great animals, Michael chose to make the Labrador Retriever his first Dog Knocker™.

No matter which breed you love you're sure to find a Dog Knocker you will treasure.
Testimonial From Our Customers (View All)
Dear Linse and Mimi,

I just wanted to thank you both for your help and advice since the dining room table and chairs just arrived safely.

If you get an opportunity please send our thanks to the people who made them. Impressive craftsmanship indeed. A delightful mix of practicality, elegance, along with hints of both traditional and contemporary style. So well made. We hope to enjoy sitting at this table for decades, let alone years.


Many Thanks

Linda Egan ( CA )
11/5/2008
  
 

Michael Healy Finishes

Polished Brass and/or Bronze
The mirrored finish of Polished Brass and Polished Bronze is achieved through varying degrees of sanding and buffing.  This finish is often used to highlight or accent the points or raised areas on a piece.

Oiled Bronze
The Oiled Bronze finish is attained by successively dipping raw castings into a patina solution and then buffing them to a satin finish. It is the repetition of this process that creates the rich, multi-tone finish of the dark Oiled Bronze.

Nickel Silver
The Nickel Silver finish has a contemporary look that combines high polished areas with brushed portions. A stainless steal brush on a high speed lathe is used to create the brushed finish

Michael Healy Installation Instructions

Your door knocker was designed for easy mounting on the surface of your door. The door knocker is attached to a black mounting bracket which is screwed directly to your door. The enclosed metal screws work well with both wood, composite and metal doors.

To mount your door knocker...

1. Hold your door knocker in the desired position on your door and mark the hole locations for the mounting bracket with a pencil.

2. Drill guide holes 1/2"-3/4" deep using a 1/8" drill bit. Note that on most designs, you SHOULD NOT drill holes all the way through the door. Only the Nantucket Basket, Victorian Urn and the Doctor's door knockers require one or two 3/16" holes to be drilled through your door. In this case the long brass screw(s) provided go through the door and screw into the back of the knocker.

3. Some designs require the door knocker to be removed from the mounting bracket before the bracket can be attached to your door. Remove the hinge screw and you can detach the door knocker from the mounting bracket.

4. Screw the mounting bracket into the desired position on your door using the enclosed Philip's head screws.

5. If necessary, screw the door knocker to the mounting bracket once more. Your door knocker is now ready to provide years of reliable service.

About the Artist - Michael Healy

Michael Healy was born and raised on the Cape Cod seashore. Though New England has always been his home base, by the age of ten his father's Air Force career had carried Michael halfway around the globe, exposing him to a variety of cultures which fueled a desire to express himself artistically. At the University of Notre Dame Michael studied metal sculpture and developed a passion for design. After a tour of duty in the Air Force, his marriage and the birth of his four children, Michael chose to use his knowledge and interest in metal work to open his own foundry on the banks of the Blackstone River in Rhode Island.

Michael worked casting architectural bronze and restoring historic statues throughout New England before shifting his focus to his own original artwork. Combining his knowledge of the foundry sand casting process and his own desire to create highly functional forms of art, Michael was inspired to develop his famous line of unique door knockers. Thus started his venture making artistic decorative hardware for your home.

A dedicated and passionate artist, Michael continues to design daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do the door knockers/doorbell ringers require special care?
A. We coat each product with a clear baked polyurethane finish. This protective finish is similar to the clear top coat on an automobile. Washing the product with a mild soap and water mixture will help to maintain its finish. Occasionally coating the product with car wax will greatly extend the life of the original finish. Do not use a brass cleaner or an abrasive pad as these will damage the clear coating and the original finish.

Q. Is the finish affected by salt water?
A. All Michael Healy products receive the same protective coating. If properly cared for, there will be no difference in the durability of the various finishes based on the proximity to salt water.

Q. What if the finish tarnishes?
A. Age and the environment may change the appearance of the product. While some prefer this natural aging process, our refinishing program gives the customer the option of restoring the product it its original appearance. For additional details regarding this program please contact our office: 1-800-995-0988.

Q. Are the doorbell ringers illuminated?
A. Yes all of our doorbell ringers are illuminated.

Q. Are the door knockers and or doorbell ringers difficult to install?
A. No, our products are specifically designed for easy installation
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