Western Custom

Solid Brass Door Knocker

A residential entryway can welcome guests with character and personality. Doorknockers can convey a range of sentiments from classic elegance, to the rustic ambiance of a Western ranch. These functional door accoutrements add a touch of character, and purvey underpinnings that address the persona of the occupants.

As a mainstay of architectural history, the transom window gained its most popularity in the Elizabethan and Georgian styles of the early 20th Century. The term Transom Window is used to describe windows that both open for cross ventilation above a door, or are just used for allowing light to enter above the room door. Newer transom windows typically do not open and are meant for decorative purposes. Period homes using the style which allows opening of these windows, use a Ring Pull Transom Latch

Ring Pull Transom Window Latch

. These can be opened finger style or with a hooked pole, allowing easier access without a step stool or ladder.

Solid Brass Window Sash Lift

Vertical sliding casement windows can be difficult to raise without a finger managed sash lift. Before the stamped, hardware store varieties, now commonly found in most chain stores, craftsman painstakingly cast these in Solid Brass. They were much heavier, and more sturdy, than the stamped metal versions common today. These beautiful, sculpted Solid Brass Sash Lifts are still made today in England. Using techniques passed down from generations, these are available to add period charm to any vertical sliding window.

Many Period Style homes utilize casement windows. A popular sash lock used in the early 20th Century was a locking mechanism called a Brighton Sash Lock. These spring loaded, twist style locks trace back to England, where they were cast from Solid Brass, and imported to the United States. These elegant sash locks add character and charm to any casement style window. Security is another added benefit. These sturdy locks may prevent intruders from opening windows undetected. These days, security is a must. These can be a valuable addition to any home, vintage or modern.