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Antique Window Latch

| Posted in General Discussion on November 24, 2003 01:06am

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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  1. andybuildz | Nov 24, 2003 02:08am | #1

    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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  2. alias | Nov 24, 2003 02:10am | #2

    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

    1. JKalk | Nov 24, 2003 02:59am | #3

      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...

      1. alias | Nov 24, 2003 03:16am | #4

        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

  3. BungalowJeff | Nov 24, 2003 07:49am | #5

    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

    1. jimblodgett | Nov 24, 2003 06:05pm | #6

      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?

    2. alias | Nov 25, 2003 01:57am | #9

      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"

      1. BungalowJeff | Nov 25, 2003 08:03am | #12

        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

  4. csnow | Nov 24, 2003 08:52pm | #7

    Check out #100 at this site:

    http://www.thekavaliers.com/window.html

    1. BARMIL48 | Nov 24, 2003 10:34pm | #8

      You've hit paydirt. A Google for Brighton Fastener gets many choices -- unfortunately, none are in the US.

      1. JKalk | Dec 06, 2003 09:06pm | #16

        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.

  5. caseyr | Nov 25, 2003 02:32am | #10

    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

    1. Scooter1 | Nov 25, 2003 03:08am | #11

      Or Crown Hardware in Pasadena.Regards,

      Boris

      "Sir, I may be drunk, but you're crazy, and I'll be sober tomorrow" -- WC Fields, "Its a Gift" 1934

  6. kostello | Nov 25, 2003 11:14pm | #13

    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.

    1. JKalk | Dec 06, 2003 08:53pm | #14

      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.

      1. kostello | Dec 06, 2003 10:08pm | #17

        i'm in england.

        if you know what you want and how many i'm sure i could ship them for you

        aleks

    2. JKalk | Dec 06, 2003 08:54pm | #15

      Oops... I missed one of your questions:  I'm in Connecticut.

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