About Colby Smith

Colby Smith has been making door knockers since 1976. The workshop, in Swansea, MA, is where he and his wife, Jane, design, pattern and finish the door knockers. The metal is poured at a local New England foundry.

These door knockers are substantial; easily recognized from a distance and interesting in detail up close. Each piece is sand cast in solid yellow or red brass, hand finished, assembled and lacquered for tarnish resistance. Various color patinas and nickel plating can also be applied to any design. Mounting hardware is provided for use on wood, metal or fiberglass/composite doors. If ever needed, Colby will completely refinish his door knockers for a small fee.

Colby exhibits at art and craft shows and the work is on display at select store and galleries across the country. You can contact Colby at home by phone or email.

Contact information:
Colby Smith
167 Seaview Avenue
Swansea, Massachusetts 02777
Telephone: 508 675-5775
Email: colbysmith@comcast.net
All text, images and designs COPYRIGHT 2008-2011 by Colby Smith Photos by James Beards

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These one-of-a-kind door knockers are hand crafted with rocks selected from beaches and rivers. They are cut, shaped and polished with lapidary wheels to bring out the stone's color. The rocks are then set into sand cast brass/bronze frames that are sometimes embellished to echo characteristics in the stone. When possible, the rocks are identified by type and origin. Each is signed and dated by Colby Smith.

The rocks shown are examples of some of the work. Sizes range from 7" to 10" tall. Prices range from $200 to $400. To see what we currently have available, please contact us. We will be happy to send images.

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