Portuguese iron door handle from the 18th century

Absolutely stunning 18th century portuguese iron handle. It consists of the handle, the ornament base and the fasteners. It is a true marvel, it is large and solid, you can perfectly imagine it on the door of a castle, but also as one of the handles of an antique trunk. The details such as the central carving or the uneven ends are a true beauty. If you add a piece of flat iron, it can act as a knocker. The base measures 24 cm wide and 5 cm high, and the handle measures 20 cm wide and 11 cm high.