The Silver Crown Lion Door Knocker is a shield-shaped piece in antique silver, centred on a crowned lion’s head with a full carved mane and a hinged knocker held in its jaws. Spiked finials cap the shield top and bottom, and scrollwork runs the borders. It is the largest and most detailed knocker in our range, and the silver tone is what sets it apart — most lion knockers on the market only come in brass.
Key Features of the Silver Crown Lion Door Knocker
- Crowned lion head in high relief, with individually cast mane strands and defined brow
- Shield-shaped backplate with scrollwork borders and spiked finials top and bottom
- Antique silver finish with darkened recesses that make the relief read from a distance
- Hinged knocker held in the lion’s jaws, swinging onto a shaped strike boss
- Circular lens element set into the lower shield
- Screw-fixed surface mounting, with hardware supplied
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Shield-plate door knocker, surface mounted |
| Design | Crowned lion head with scrollwork shield |
| Finish | Antique silver |
| Detailing | Spiked finials, scroll borders, crown relief |
| Mounting | Screw-fixed |
| Material | Not specified — message us on WhatsApp to confirm before ordering |
| SKU | SLP-DK-003 |
Why Silver Rather Than Brass
Brass is the default for heraldic door hardware, which is exactly the problem if your entrance already runs cool — grey stone cladding, steel gates, aluminium frames, white or grey painted doors. Brass on those surfaces looks bolted on. An antique silver finish belongs to the same tonal family, so the detail still reads but the piece sits inside the scheme rather than fighting it. The crowned lion is a heraldic motif with centuries of use on entrance doors, and this is the version of it for a modern grey-and-steel facade.
Where to Use
Grey, White and Steel-Toned Entrances
Where a brass knocker would look out of place. The silver tone matches steel gates, aluminium frames, and grey stone cladding.
Large Main Doors
The shield plate is a substantial piece, which is why it needs a door with the surface area to carry it. On a narrow or half-glazed door it will crowd the space.
Farmhouses, Villas and Gated Properties
A crowned lion on the main door is a deliberate statement about the entrance. If that is the effect you want, this is the piece that carries it.
Installation
Surface mounted with screws through the shield plate — no cutting into the door. Fit it centred on the door and check the knocker swings clear of the finial below before tightening. Because the plate is large and the knocker has real weight, use a backing block on hollow-core doors so repeated striking does not work the fixings loose.
Before You Buy
- This is a large plate — measure your door width before ordering, especially on narrow or glazed doors
- Best on solid wooden or metal main doors; hollow doors need the fixings backed
- The lower shield carries a circular lens element. Whether it operates as a working door viewer is not specified by the supplier — message us on WhatsApp to confirm before ordering if that matters to you
- Compatibility with an existing installation should be confirmed before ordering
Care & Maintenance
Dry soft cloth for the raised surfaces, dry brush for the mane and scrollwork where dust settles. Antique silver holds its tone from a darkened surface layer — polish will strip that from the high points and leave the piece looking patchy rather than aged. If the lens element is present, wipe it with a dry lint-free cloth only.
What’s Included
- 1 × Silver Crown Lion Door Knocker
- Mounting hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from your brass Lion Door Knocker?
Three ways: the finish is antique silver rather than brass, the plate is a large scrollwork shield rather than a round disc, and the lion here is crowned with a full mane in high relief. Different piece entirely, not a colour variant of the same casting.
What is the round element at the bottom?
A circular lens set into the lower shield. We have not had its function confirmed as a working door viewer, so treat it as a design element unless you check with us first.
Does it come in black as well?
Yes — the same casting is available in a matte black finish as the Black Crown Lion Door Knocker.
Will the silver finish tarnish outdoors?
An antique silver finish deepens with exposure rather than staying bright, which is the intended behaviour. Keep it dry-wiped and it will hold its tone.
Is Cash on Delivery available?
Yes — nationwide COD with 2-3 business day delivery across Pakistan.
Why Buy From Smart Living Pakistan
Smart Living Pakistan is a Lahore-based registered business (Smart Living Pvt Ltd, Gulberg III) stocking genuinely imported hardware, quality-checked before dispatch, backed by responsive WhatsApp support.
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- ✅ Nationwide Cash on Delivery
- 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 business days (excluding Sundays)
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- 📞 0305 7015615
- 🏢 Smart Living Pvt Ltd, Gulberg III, Lahore
Explore More
The same design in matte black is the Black Crown Lion Door Knocker. For a warmer, more ornate alternative see the Royal Cut Door Knocker. Match the entrance hardware with our Main Gate Locks, or browse all Door Knockers.
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