Don't know what to make of this. On one hand, we think it's a smart aleck amusing way for guests to announce their presence. On the other hand, it's a jaw dropping $98 for what is essentially a rock holder and conversation piece. We guess if you really wanted to complete the theme, you could compliment the doorknocker with a matching pebble floormat.
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It's clever...I would buy it if it was $20.
It might not be out of reach if you check with your local metal worker and see if they could whip you up one for less!
I like the sort of 'zen concept' created by the metal and the stone; man 'bending to hear' nature. This is wishful thinking on my part but it would be really cool if (i) they evidenced that the metal was found in a heap somewhere or from some construction site and recycled to create this and (ii) a portion of the sale proceeds went to a 'green' organization. Combined, I think the price might be justified. And to Sarahrae's comment - great idea! Be sure to ask your local hardware guy/metal worker to use recycled metal and make the display with a stone you find at the park, on a beach, or even a gem of some sort - anything that might have a great aesthetic and also special meaning to you so it's a personalized knocker.
daleysdose -- a gem! That is a great idea! Can you imagine this with a huge hunk of drusy instead of a boring old rock? I guess it is probably too delicate to use as a knocker though. Still, great idea (for DIY I mean).
That screw right in the center really ruins it for me. Couldn't they have hidden that somewhere else?
So this is how a pet rock is reincarnated