Antique Window Fasteners - Sash Fasteners & Casement Fasteners

Sash Fasteners
We collected these for over 40 years, fascinated by the variety and inventiveness of the manufacturers.

We make two observations about the renovation scene, particularly in Melbourne. Firstly, the inappropriate use of replacement "Fitch" fasteners in Victorian houses. These were not used until c.1910-1950. Secondly, the widespread fitting of chrome-plated window and door furniture. We're not sure if this is due to the mistaken belief that this is appropriate or that it makes the house look modern. You can see from our range what is authentic. We acknowledge that it is extremely difficult to acquire sets of originals.

SFb001
A. An original Victorian brass and porcelain lever arm sash fastener. Some chipping in the porcelain. SOLD.
B. An original Victorian brass and black porcelain lever arm sash fastener. "Cross patent", with extra locking mechanism. SOLD.
C. An original brass and fluted porcelain lever arm sash fastener. Polished and lacquered.
Price AUD: $75.00 + delivery.
D. An original Victorian brass and reeded porcelain lever arm sash fastener. SOLD.

SFb002
A. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener.
Price AUD: $35.00 + delivery.
B. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Heavy pattern.
SOLD.
C. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Unique pattern.
Price AUD: $60.00 + delivery.
D. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Very heavy construction.
Price AUD: $95.00 + delivery.

SFb003
A. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener.
Price AUD: $40.00 + delivery.
B. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Reeded pattern.
Price AUD: $45.00 + delivery.
C. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener.
SOLD.
D. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener.
Price AUD: $40.00 + delivery.

SFb004
A. An original large brass Fitch sash fastener, c. 1920's. Fitch fasteners are not of the Victorian and Edwardian periods. They were widely used from c. WWI (1914) to WWII (1940).
Price AUD: $30.00 + delivery.
B. We love this one! An original pair of Edwardian brass sash fasteners. Appleton's patent: "The Grabber". C.1905.
Price AUD: $100.00 the pair + delivery

SFb005
A. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Beehive pattern SOLD.
B. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Beehive pattern. SOLD.
C. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Beehive pattern. SOLD.
D. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Beehive pattern.
Price AUD: $35.00 + delivery.

C.

SFb006
A. A very large and heavy brass lever arm sash fastener.
Price AUD: $75.00 + delivery.
B. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener, including maker's disc "Agers Patent". Heavy construction.
Price AUD: $60.00 + delivery.
C. An amazing "Dawes Patent" brass & porcelain sash fastener. Never fitted.
Price AUD: $60.00 + delivery.
D. An original Victorian brass & black porcelain lever arm sash fastener.
Price AUD: $45.00 + delivery.

SFb007
A. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener, with locking mechanism.
Price AUD: $40.00 + delivery.
B. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener, with locking mechanism.
Price AUD: $40.00 + delivery.
C. Very large Fitch style sash lock, c.1930's.
Price AUD: $15.00 + delivery.
D. An original Victorian Gothic style brass lever arm sash fastener.
Price AUD: $55.00 + delivery.

SFb008
A.An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Beehive pattern.
Price AUD: $40.00 + delivery.
B. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener. Beehive pattern.Price AUD: $40.00+ delivery.
C. An original brass lever sash fastener.
Price AUD: $35.00 + delivery.
D. An original brass lever arm sash fastener. Beehive patter.. Very heavy construction.
Price AUD: $75.00 + delivery.
E. An original Victorian brass "Guardian" sash fastener.
Price AUD: $50.00 + delivery.
F. An original Victorian brass sash fastener with security screw.
Price AUD: $45.00 + delivery.

SFb009
A. An original brass lever arm sash fastener. Some wear.
Price AUD: $30.00 + delivery.
B. An original brass lever arm sash fastener. Very heavy construction.
Price AUD: $60.00 + delivery.
C. an original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener, with security mechanism. Beehive pattern.
Price AUD: $45.00 + delivery.
D. An original Victorian brass lever arm sash fastener, with security mechanism.
Price AUD: $40.00 + delivery.

SFb010
A. A pair of superb Victorian brass lever arm sash fasteners, with locking mechanisms. Highly decorative with beehive knobs.
Price AUD: $160.00 the pair + delivery.
B. An original brass lever arm sash fastener.
Price AUD: $35.00 + delivery.
C. an original Edwardian brass lever arm sash fastener.
Price AUD: $35.00 + delivery.

SFb011
A. An original brass "Brighton Pattern" sash fastener.
Price AUD: $35.00 + delivery.
B. An original cast iron & brass sash fastener. "Payson Mfg. Co." 1878. Finely patterned.
Price AUD: $40.00 + delivery.
C. A pair of original brass "Brighton Pattern" sash fasteners. Polished & lacquered.
Price AUD: $75.00 the pair + delivery.

SFb012
A. A pair of original brass sash fasteners "Pioneer No.16459". Very innovative and effective. Ex-Sydney. C.1910.
Price AUD: $80.00 the pair + delivery.
B. Three similar "Sanders" style window fasteners, 1 x brass, 1 x copper, 1 x cast iron.
Price AUD: $50.00 the three + delivery.
C. A set of three original brass sash fasteners, c.1920. Ex-Sydney. Plus another very similar in style.
Price AUD: $90.00 the three + delivery.
$30.00 the extra + delivery.

SFb013
A. An original Victorian brass and porcelain beehive pattern lever arm sash fastener. SOLD.
B. An original Victorian brass and porcelain beehive pattern lever arm sash fastener. Some wear. SOLD.
C. an original Victorian brass and porcelain beehive pattern lever arm sash fastener, with security mechanism. Beehive pattern. SOLD.
D. An original Victorian brass and porcelain lever arm sash fastener, with security mechanism. SOLD.
E. An original Victorian brass and porcelain lever arm sash fastener. SOLD.
F. An original Victorian brass and porcelain lever arm sash fastener.
SOLD.

Cast iron Sash Fittings

SP001
Antique cast iron sash window cord rollers. "Simplex Patent 773". These are the only ones we've ever seen. Lovely castings and in excellent working order. 8 available. 55x55mm.
Price AUD: $ 45.00 each + delivery.

SS001
A remarkable set of 7 antique cast iron, sash window security screws. Marked A.K. & Sons No.2. (Kenrick, England). 2" (50mm). Registered in 1885. The original varnish indicates that they have never been fitted.
Price AUD: $300.00 for the set + delivery.

Casement Fasteners

CFb501

Original casement fasteners, polished and lacquered.

A. Edwardian. Includes brass plate, Suitable for a single window.
Price AUD: $50.00 + delivery.

B. Edwardian. Includes brass plate. Suitable for a single window.
Price AUD: $45.00 + delivery.

C. Edwardian. Rare. Includes brass plate. Suitable for a single window.
Price AUD: $50.00 + delivery.

D. Edwardian. Suitable for a single window. Includes brass plate.
Price AUD: $45.00 + delivery.

CFp601
Original casement fasteners with original Florentine bronze plating.

A. Edwardian. Includes brass plates which, although not bronze-plated would be semi-concealed, once they are fitted into the window frame. SOLD.

B. Edwardian. Designed for a single window. Rare. "GHTS patent". SOLD.

Other fittings

SUNDRY001
An original cast iron, steel and brass fanlight winder. In working condition. Pull cord not supplied.

Overall length: 295mm.

Price AUD: $75.00 + delivery.