My wife and I were in England and Scotland this summer and saw some window latches (for double-hung windows) at some ancient buildings that were fantastic. I’m attaching a rough sketch of one to this post. They were great because they didn’t depend on the top and bottom sashes coming together exactly to close–which is certainly the story at our 1840 Greek Revival home.
Does anyone know where I might find these kind of latches? Or at least know whether they have a name that might make for easier searching??
Many thanks!
Jed.
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get" Old House Magazine Rescource Guide". Most large bookstores with magazines sell it. A bit expensive but worth it.
Tons of stuff in there.
BE well
andy
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in your opinion how would they also secure the opening from intruders??? they look as if one good strategically placed rigid slim jim like device and a slap of your palm would open the window .??? just a thought .......bear
."expectations are premeditated resentments"
Edited 11/23/2003 6:11:54 PM ET by the bear
The end is a thumb screw, which you can tighten down quite a lot. It's not foolproof, but neither are any of the other more modern one's I've seen (and of course the glass is always easy to break if you're THAT determined...
granted....it just was the first thing that struck me.Was the mechanism made from all the same metals. salt water even within a 1/4 mile of the mechanism will raise hell with the threads. any moisture will for that matter.... brass or stainless but stainless is not antique... i do like the design though....b"expectations are premeditated resentments"
Edited 11/23/2003 7:19:22 PM ET by the bear
Try J. Rigby (http://www.wmjrigby.com). He has a lot of the old hardcore hardware items.
If he does have it try Crown City Hardware, but don't bother with the website, it only carries the fast-moving, light restoration items.
...that's not a mistake, it's rustic
You might try Blaine Window Hardware http://www.blainewindow.com they have quite a thick catalog of window hardware.
Van Dyke's Restorers http://www.vandykes.com maybe?
i myself use rigby he's got alot of inventory . i was looking for 53 yale mortise lock 's he had the whole shootin' match. good shape and meticulously cleaned up..."expectations are premeditated resentments"
I was able to replace a cast brass casement adjuster with a piece of "new old" stock from Rigby. He is also a good resource at the Old House Journal Forums regarding hardware questions....that's not a mistake, it's rustic
Check out #100 at this site:
http://www.thekavaliers.com/window.html
You've hit paydirt. A Google for Brighton Fastener gets many choices -- unfortunately, none are in the US.
Brighten Fasteners! Thanks so much. That gives me the terminology I need to keep an eye out at architectural antiques sites and ebay!
Many, many thanks!
Jed.
You might check at Hippo Hardware. They don't have window stuff on line yet, but they have a couple of buildings full of old stuff, plus they can make up special order items:
http://www.hipponet.com/catalog/HippoHardware/index.php3?refcode=45578433962
Or Crown Hardware in Pasadena.Regards,
Boris
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if you ask me nicely i can find out how much they cost.
how many do you want?
where are you in the US?
probably go small packet rate in the post.
Been away awhile...great to see so many great suggestions for this sash lock!
I think I'd be looking for about 10 of them. You know where to find them?
How much would they run?
Jed.
i'm in england.
if you know what you want and how many i'm sure i could ship them for you
aleks
Oops... I missed one of your questions: I'm in Connecticut.