Homes around the neighborhood are displaying their patriotic bunting. Their pots are dressed in red zinnias and white coneflowers, decorated with mini American flags and their outdoor tables are dressed for Americana al fresco dining. Our jute doormat serves as the perfect landing spot for guests' summer sandals (I love these one, two, three slip-on styles). America embarks upon its Semiquincentennial, and yet, there is one symbolic piece missing. 

Honor America's 250th birthday with an investment in our country's history and craft. An antique-inspired door knocker announces a neighbor, a friend, a letter carrier — a gesture unchanged across centuries. As America marks its 250th birthday in 2026, there's something worth honoring in the objects that have stood at our thresholds all along.

The Ring of 250 Years

In America's founding years, brass fixtures were considered a mark of craftsmanship and permanence on homes built to last. Our Vine Ring Door Knocker is made in New York using a lost wax casting, and forged in solid brass. Featuring a sturdy loop that symbolizes continuity, unity, and an unbroken thread in connecting us to those who came before. 

Made the Old Way, for the Long Haul 

Lost wax casting is an ancient technique that produces extraordinary detail and density. The knocker's solid brass construction patinas beautifully over decades, ensuring it will be around another 250 years. 

From the Jefferson's gardens to the ivy-covered gates of Charleston, the vine motif represents growth and endurance. The Vine Ring Door Knocker allows you to mark your home with intention on this monumental 250th anniversary. 

Invest in an Heirloom, Not a Trend 

A solid brass door knocker ages beautifully and never goes out of style — just like the country it belongs to... This year, when you pull the bunting out of storage, remember to mark your traditional home exterior with symbolic intention that will last the test of time. Pair with our braided jute doormat in wrought-iron.  

Celebrate our 250th Independence Day with our Vine Ring Door Knocker.