Heritage Brass - Window Furniture

Solid Brass Window Handles, Stays and Sash Fittings by M.Marcus

Heritage Brass window furniture by M.Marcus covers every fitting a traditional window needs: casement fasteners, casement stays and stay pins, espagnolette handles, sash fasteners, sash lifts and rings, sash stops, fanlight catches and pole hooks. Each piece is made from solid brass, finished in one of ten finishes, and designed in matching styles so every window in the house can look the same.

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Brass Window Handles

For every handle in one place, casement fasteners and espag handles together, see Heritage Brass window handles. Security minded buyers can go straight to lockable window handles and fittings, and if you have modern windows there are brass uPVC replacement window handles.

Shop by Style

Choose one design and repeat it on every window. Reeded window hardware has a fluted, ribbed pattern across fasteners, stays and espag handles. Ball pattern window furniture has a round ball end and spoon pattern window furniture has a flat, rounded spoon end, both classic Georgian and Victorian shapes.

Shop by Finish

Window furniture in polished brass, satin brass, antique brass, unlacquered brass, matt bronze, polished chrome, satin chrome, polished nickel, satin nickel and matt black.

Match Your Doors

Heritage Brass window furniture shares its finishes with Heritage Brass door furniture accessories, so door bolts, door stops, finger plates and window fittings all match.

Heritage Brass Window Furniture Questions

What window furniture do I need for a casement window?
Most timber casement windows need a casement fastener to hold the window shut and a casement stay with stay pins to hold it open. Espagnolette windows with a multi-point locking bar use an espag handle instead of a fastener.

Are espagnolette handles left or right handed?
Yes. Heritage Brass espag handles are made in left hand and right hand versions so the handle turns the right way for your window. If you are replacing a handle, order the same hand as the one you have.

Can Heritage Brass window furniture be locked?
Yes. There are lockable casement fasteners, lockable espag handles and lockable sash fasteners that lock with a key, plus locking sash window stops that limit how far a sash can open.

Which finishes is Heritage Brass window furniture made in?
The range comes in polished brass, satin brass, antique brass, unlacquered brass, matt bronze, polished chrome, satin chrome, polished nickel, satin nickel and matt black, although not every design is made in every finish.

Will Heritage Brass window furniture match my door handles?
Yes. M.Marcus uses the same finishes across Heritage Brass door handles, door furniture accessories and window furniture, so windows and doors can match throughout the house.

Trusted UK Ironmongery Supplier Since 1976

Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, supplying architectural ironmongery since 1976, with Heritage Brass on display at our Kendal and Carlisle showrooms. Not sure which fittings you need? Read our Heritage Brass window furniture buying guide.

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How to Choose Window Furniture

1. Identify your window. A casement window is hinged at the side and opens outwards like a door, and needs casement window furniture. If it has a locking bar running up the opening edge, worked by one handle, it is an espagnolette window and needs espagnolette window furniture. A box sash window has two sashes that slide up and down and needs sash window furniture. The small hinged window above a door or larger window is a fanlight, which needs fanlight window furniture.

2. Kit out a casement window. Each opening casement needs a casement fastener (the handle that holds it shut) and a casement stay (the arm that holds it open), plus the pins the stay drops onto. Heritage Brass stays come in 8 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch lengths, with a sliding casement stay as an alternative. If your windows have draught seals, choose a weather stripped casement fastener, and add casement stay locking pins to lock the stay with the window slightly open.

3. Kit out a sash window. Each sash window needs one sash fastener fitted across the meeting rails where the two sashes overlap, and a pair of sash lifts or sash rings on the bottom rail of the lower sash. Choose from Brighton sash fasteners (including a narrow version for slim meeting rails), Fitch pattern sash fasteners and hook plate sash fasteners. Sash lifts come in 55mm and 65mm sizes, so pick the larger size for heavy sashes or where you want a bigger grip.

4. Kit out an espagnolette window. Left hand espag handles and right hand espag handles are made in plain, ball end and reeded designs, and every Heritage Brass espag handle is lockable. The handle works the locking gear already fitted in the window, so check it suits your existing gear before ordering. If in doubt, send us a photo of the old handle.

5. Add security. Ground floor and easy to reach windows benefit from lockable window furniture. Choose lockable casement fasteners and lockable sash fasteners, and fit locking sash window stops so a sash can be left open a few inches for air without opening wide enough to climb through.

Finishes, styles and care

Choosing a Finish and Style for Your Windows

Brass finishes. Polished brass is the classic bright gold finish for Georgian and Victorian homes. Satin brass is brushed for a softer gold that shows fewer fingerprints. Antique brass is darker and looks like brass that has aged for years, ideal for listed buildings and cottages. Unlacquered brass is a living finish with no protective lacquer, so it tones down and develops a natural patina over time. Matt bronze is a deep, low sheen bronze that suits oak windows and rustic interiors.

Silver and black finishes. Polished chrome is the brightest and coolest silver. Satin chrome is brushed and practical for busy homes. Polished nickel and satin nickel are warmer silvers that sit well with period features and painted timber. Matt black gives the look of traditional black ironmongery and works on both heritage and modern windows.

Choosing a style. Spoon pattern and ball pattern fittings are traditional shapes that suit most period properties. Reeded window hardware has a fluted, ribbed detail and a crisper look that works in both period and contemporary homes. Whichever you choose, use the same design on every window in a room so the fittings look like a set.

Caring for your window furniture. Clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry it off. Avoid abrasive cleaners and metal polish on lacquered, chrome and nickel finishes, as they can damage the surface. Unlacquered brass can be polished with brass polish to keep it bright, or simply left to age. Windows facing the weather or prone to condensation are worth wiping down more often.

Keys and safety. If you fit lockable window handles, keep the keys close to the window but out of reach from outside, so the window can be opened quickly in an emergency.

Expert advice. Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, trading since 1976, with Heritage Brass on display in our Kendal and Carlisle showrooms. For more detail on every fitting, read our Heritage Brass window furniture buying guide.

Heritage Brass Window Furniture FAQs

What size casement stay do I need?

Heritage Brass casement stays come in 8, 10 and 12 inch lengths. Measure the bottom rail of the opening window and choose a stay that fits along it when the window is closed. The longer the stay, the more opening positions you get, so wider and heavier windows suit the 10 or 12 inch stays.

Which sash fastener should I choose?

All three types lock the two sashes together across the meeting rails. A Brighton fastener has a swinging arm that closes into a keep, and the narrow Brighton suits slim meeting rails. A Fitch pattern fastener uses a turning hook that draws the sashes together. A hook plate fastener has an arm that closes into a hooked keep plate. Choose the look you prefer, check it fits the width of your meeting rails, and pick a lockable version for extra security.

What is the difference between a sash lift and a sash ring?

Both fix to the bottom rail of the lower sash so you have something to pull on when lifting the window. A sash lift is a fixed hook shaped handle, made in 55mm and 65mm sizes, while a sash ring is a hinged ring pull that sits neatly against the rail. Most sash windows need two, one near each side, so the sash lifts evenly.

What is a weather stripped casement fastener?

It is a casement fastener made for windows fitted with draught seals. The seal stops the window closing tight to the frame, so the fastener is made to reach further and still pull the window shut against the seal.

What does a fanlight catch do?

A fanlight catch holds a small top opening fanlight window shut. A quadrant stay or roller arm stay holds the fanlight open at a set angle. Where the fanlight is out of reach, fit a pole hook so the window can be opened and closed from the floor with a window pole.

Do sash window stops stop a window opening fully?

Yes. Locking sash window stops fit to the frame and limit how far the sash can open, which helps with ventilation, security and child safety. They are sold as a pair and lock with a key, so they can be released when you need the window fully open.

Do I need lockable window handles for my home insurance?

Many home insurance policies ask for key operated locks on ground floor and other easy to reach windows. Check your own policy wording. Heritage Brass makes lockable casement fasteners, espag handles and sash fasteners, so you can meet the requirement without losing the period look.

Can I fit Heritage Brass window furniture to uPVC windows?

The traditional casement, sash and fanlight fittings are made for timber windows. For uPVC windows, choose Heritage Brass uPVC replacement window handles, which are designed to fit uPVC window gear while giving you the same solid brass finishes.

Will unlacquered brass window furniture tarnish?

Yes, by design. Unlacquered brass has no protective coating, so it darkens and develops a natural patina, especially on windows exposed to the weather. You can polish it with brass polish to keep it bright, or leave it to age for an authentic period look.

Can I mix finishes in the same house?

You can, but most people keep one finish per room so the window furniture matches the door handles and light switches. A common approach is brass on the ground floor living spaces and chrome or nickel in kitchens and bathrooms.
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