On Sun 23 Nov 2008 10:57:58a, Phisherman told us...

Neat idea. I once used a metal crank that went through the middle of
the door and to a beautiful brass bell on the inside of the door. The
whole mechanism was unique and functional, although too ornate and too
loud for my taste.

Those were very popular and common in Victorian times. I like them, and
they’re still available through that specialize in restoration items for
old homes.

We have a wireless doorbell that uses batteries in the doorbell housing and
buttons for both front and side doors. The batteries actually last quite a
long time. We’re on our third year on the present of batteries.

We also have a very heavy solid brass door knocker on the front door that
would wake the dead. People seem to use the doorbell and knocker equally.

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Wayne Boatwright
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