From The Anvil Casement Fasteners

Casement Window Fasteners and Cockspur Handles

A casement fastener, also called a cockspur handle or casement window latch, holds a casement window shut against the frame. From The Anvil makes its casement window fasteners in its Blacksmith designs, such as Monkeytail, Peardrop and Shepherd's Crook, and its Period designs, including Avon, Brompton, Newbury, Reeded, Hinton and Art Deco, to match the stays and door furniture in each range.

Choose a locking casement fastener, a night-vent fastener that also locks slightly open, or a traditional non-locking casement fastener. Most locking fasteners lock by way of a grub screw, and most are suitable for use with weather-stripped windows.

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Choose Monkeytail, Peardrop, Avon, Newbury, Reeded, Brompton, Art Deco, Hinton or Shepherd's Crook window fasteners.

Shop by Finish

Shop brass casement fasteners, black casement fasteners, bronze, stainless steel, pewter, nickel, chrome or Beeswax window fasteners. Compare every finish in the From The Anvil finish guide.

Matching Stays and Window Furniture

A casement window usually needs a fastener to hold it shut and a stay to hold it open, so choose casement stays in the same design and finish. For windows with an espagnolette gearbox, see the espagnolette window fasteners, and browse all From The Anvil window furniture.

Casement Fasteners: Questions

Is a casement fastener the same as a cockspur handle?

Yes. A casement fastener, also called a cockspur handle or casement window latch, is the handle on the opening casement that turns to hold the window shut against the frame.

Locking or non-locking?

Most From The Anvil casement fasteners lock by way of a grub screw, and the night-vent versions also lock slightly open. The non-locking Monkeytail, Peardrop, Shepherd's Crook, Rosehead and Shropshire fasteners hold the window shut without a lock.

Do I need a left hand, right hand or universal hand fastener?

Stand inside the room looking out. If the window is hinged on the right, a handed fastener must be right hand, and if it is hinged on the left, left hand. Universal hand, or reversible, fasteners such as the Avon, Newbury, Reeded and Hinton fit either side.

Will these fit steel or Crittall style windows?

Use the steel window versions. From The Anvil makes Avon, Newbury, Reeded and Monkeytail night-vent fasteners with an offset backplate for steel windows.

How quickly can I get From The Anvil casement fasteners?

We order From The Anvil items in for you, usually with a 3 to 4 day delivery. If you need them urgently, we can ship direct to site next day for an additional charge. Contact us before you order if you have a deadline.

Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, an independent architectural ironmonger trading since 1976. We have supplied From The Anvil for decades, and both our T.H. Wiggans showroom in Kendal and our Trade Door Handles showroom in Carlisle have From The Anvil displays, so you can see the finishes before you order. Visit our showrooms or contact our team for help choosing.

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Buying Guide

How to Choose a Casement Fastener

Choosing a casement fastener comes down to three things: locking or not, the hand, and the finish.

1. Locking or non-locking: most From The Anvil casement fasteners are locking window handles that lock by way of a grub screw. A night-vent fastener also locks slightly open for ventilation. For a cottage window that does not need a lock, choose one of the non-locking casement fasteners.

2. The hand: stand inside the room looking out. A window hinged on the right needs a right hand fastener, and one hinged on the left a left hand fastener. Or choose from the universal hand casement fasteners, which fit either side.

3. The finish: match the stays and the rest of the window, from brass casement fasteners for period homes to black casement fasteners for cottage windows. Compare every finish in the From The Anvil finish guide.

Finishing Touches

Fasteners, Stays and Steel Windows

Fastener and stay: a casement window usually needs a fastener to hold it shut and a stay to hold it open. Choose casement stays in the same design and finish, and add a locking stay pin from the window stay pins for extra security.

Steel windows: for Crittall style steel windows, choose the steel window fasteners, which have an offset backplate, with the matching steel window stays.

See them before you buy: Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, an independent architectural ironmonger trading since 1976. We have supplied From The Anvil for decades, and both our T.H. Wiggans showroom in Kendal and our Trade Door Handles showroom in Carlisle have From The Anvil displays. Visit our showrooms or contact our team for help choosing.

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From The Anvil Casement Fastener FAQs

Is a casement fastener the same as a cockspur handle?

Yes. A casement fastener, also called a cockspur handle or casement window latch, is the handle on the opening casement that turns to hold the window shut against the frame.

Locking or non-locking?

Most From The Anvil casement fasteners lock by way of a grub screw, and the night-vent versions also lock slightly open. The non-locking Monkeytail, Peardrop, Shepherd's Crook, Rosehead and Shropshire fasteners hold the window shut without a lock.

Do I need a left hand, right hand or universal hand fastener?

Stand inside the room looking out. If the window is hinged on the right, a handed fastener must be right hand, and if it is hinged on the left, left hand. Universal hand, or reversible, fasteners such as the Avon, Newbury, Reeded and Hinton fit either side.

Will these fit steel or Crittall style windows?

Use the steel window versions. From The Anvil makes Avon, Newbury, Reeded and Monkeytail night-vent fasteners with an offset backplate for steel windows.

How quickly can I get From The Anvil casement fasteners?

We order From The Anvil items in for you, usually with a 3 to 4 day delivery. If you need them urgently, we can ship direct to site next day for an additional charge. Contact us before you order if you have a deadline.
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