The HIVE can not survive without it's QUEEN When a queen bee is born she has a choice to make. She can remain in the HIVE and become the new queen or she can take some bees with her and swarm. Remaining in the hive is the more common decision however Andrena wants to spread far and wide and show off her beauty to many owners in every corner of the globe. Andrena the queen bee has been crafted from solid brass and is presented to it's proud owners in it's very own wooden luxury keepsafe box which just like Andrena can also be used for many years to come. The HIVE bee’s unique and beautiful shape designed by us at Brass bee features a elongated hexagon along with 3 of our iconic bee's to finish it off. Approximate Dimensions: Height – 17cm Width – 12cm Depth - 4cm Distance between screw holes - 13.5cm Screw Length - 6cm Fixing Information: Our Hive bee door knockers are supplied with 2 screws which are easily attached to any type of door whether it be wooden, UPVC or composite doors. The top of the HIVE is screwed from the inside of the door into the screw hole on the top hinge. The second screw is for the striking plate and is screwed from the inside of the door into the striking plate which sits just under the bottom of the bee’s body. How to care for your HIVE bee door knocker Your door knocker should just be washed with warm soapy water. Always avoid using abrasive materials which could scratch the surface of your bee.