Sash Lifts : Historic Home Hardware for Authentic Antique Restoration Originals

Sash Lifts

A window, or sash, lift is a handle or grip installed on or routed into the bottom rail of the lower sash of a double hung or single hung window. It is less stressful (for both the window and homeowner!) to open a window by this method than by pushing up on the top rail of the lower sash. In addition to their intended uses, the larger recessed lifts can be used as door pulls for sliding doors. I've also seen bin pulls used as window lifts and I've even seen the curved grips turned upside down and used as little hooks. Antique hardware always leaves room for creativity!

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WSL1050		Solid Bronze Window Sash Lifts Circa 1871 Breathtakingly beautiful solid bronze window sash lifts that you will never want to hide behind curtains! This design was patented Oct. 31, 1871 and manufactured by Sargent & Company. The patent date is stamped into the back of each lift. Each lift is in perfect condition. They have been...
WSL1049		Antique Cast Iron Window Sash Lift with Vines Sweet little 1800’s Victorian sash lift with dainty vine motif. In excellent condition with a dark iron patina. 1-1/2” x 7/8” against mounting surface
WSL1048		Set of 6 Curvy Brass Recessed Sash Lifts These curvy wrought brass sash lifts from about 1910-1920 give a simple elegance for most architectural styles. They have been polished but could stand more if you want a high gloss. One has some scratches and two have a bit of fine pitting but they are still in very useable condition. They can be...
WSL1046		Egg & Dart Recessed Window Lifts – Many Available These pressed steel window lifts have the eye-catching black and copper japanned finish that was so popular at the turn of the century. Since they have been packed away (never used) since the early 1900’s they are in exceptional condition. They can be used with one lift per window or in pairs. ...
WSL1045		Very Rare Upper Sash Pull These little pulls are almost impossible to locate and to find one as spectacular as this is very rare indeed! Unlike the sash “lifts” that are recessed into the lower sash to raise them, this one goes in the upper sash at the top (on the very high windows in historic homes) so that it can be...
WSL1042		Vintage Brass 1920 - 1930 Window Sash Lifts – Many Available The simple clean lines of these handles make them a good choice for any architectural style or use. These were used either as a single handle or in pairs at the bottom of the window sash. They may be used for drawer pulls or nifty screen door handles as well. The choice is yours! These are made...
WSL1041		Rare Patented Hopkins & Dickinson Window Sash Lift This cast bronze recessed sash lift with its basket weave and braiding details around a central rosette is quite hard to find. The unusual pattern was patented by Hopkins & Dickinson in 1883 as noted on the back. The patent was for 7 years so this sash lift would have been manufactured...
WSL1039		Pair Vintage 1920 - 1930 Window Sash Lifts - Many Available The simple clean lines of these handles make them a good choice for any architectural style or use. They may be used for window sash lifts, drawer pulls or nifty screen door handles. The choice is yours! These are made of cast iron with a dull brass plating. Although they have never been used,...
WSL1038		Petite Turn of the Century Victorian Window Finger Lifts Although these antique window sash lifts look very dainty, their size is no indication of their strength! Made of solid cast iron they will lift the heaviest window without bending in the slightest. And aren’t they just darling?! It’s the little things that count! Screw holes are 7/8” center...
WSL1037		Turn of the Century Cast Iron Recessed Window Lift Beautifully cast Victorian design with very high detail from the late 1800s! The raised portions have a brass/bronze wash with a dark textured background to make it stand out. Look closely at the photo and you can also see that the interior sides of the recess have a nice ribbed incising. Installed...
WSL1035		Victorian Cast Iron Recessed Window Lift Beautifully cast design with loads of detail from the late 1800s! Much of the original copper wash remains in varying degrees on each lift. They have been cleaned and given a lacquer clear coat to preserve them. Ready to install! Since these are antiques they can not be identical to the photo. ...
WSL1034		Set of 8 Mallory, Wheeler 1885 Antique Window Sash Lifts Made by Mallory, Wheeler around 1885, these cast iron window lifts were not manufactured with a black painted background. The brass plated finish is substantially intact on most lifts as noted in group photo. They have been given a lacquer clear coat on both front and back. Overall 3-3/8” x...
WSL1032		Mallory, Wheeler 1885 Antique Window Sash Lifts Made by Mallory, Wheeler around 1885, these cast iron recessed window lifts retain much of their brass plating and shiny black painted background. Each of these lifts has between 75 and 100 percent of the brass plating. The original black background paint has only a few places where it is worn...
WSL1031		3 Antique Window Sash Finger Lifts – Windsor by Reading Manufactured around the turn of the century by Reading Hardware Co. these finger lifts feature their popular Windsor design with picketing, bulls-eye flowers and geometrics. They have varying degrees of original bronze wash remaining. Base measures 7/8” x 1-5/8” excluding tongue Sold as one set of...
WSL1029		Eastlake Tulip Window Sash Finger Lift The Eastlake design on this antique cast iron finger lift reminds me of a tulip in the center. In “as found” condition, there are hints of the original bronze on the high portions. A lovely authentic touch for your old window! Base measures 3/4” x 1-1/2” excluding tongue
WSL1028		Turn of the Century Victorian Window Sash Finger Lift A fancy shape, beading, fleur de lis, flower and leaves make this antique finger lift truly Victorian! A hint of the original brass colored wash remains on the cast iron to make the designs stand out beautifully. It’s the little things that count! Base measures 1” x 1-5/8” excluding tongue
WSL1026		1920s Brass Plated Window Finger Lift This simple finger lift is from about 1920. Brass plating has worn to a dark mottled patina. Base measures 7/8” x 1-3/4” excluding tongue
WSL1024		Antique Fleur de Lis Window Finger Lifts This finger lift is adorned with a stylized fleur de lis on both the base and top of the tongue. Made of heavy cast iron in the late 1800's by Russell & Erwin, they have aged to a dark iron patina. Beautiful from all vantage points! Base measures 1” x 2” excluding tongue
WSL1023		Vintage Brass Plated Window Finger Lift This simple finger lift is from 1930 – 1940. Brass plating has worn to a warm medium patina. Charming and strong! Base measures 7/8” x 1-5/8” excluding tongue
WSL1022		Rusty Eastlake Cast Iron Recessed Window Lifts Here is a chance for all the do-it-yourself people out there! Or maybe you just prefer them rusty, in which case they’re ready to go! They have a great Eastlake design with porpoise cavorting on the corners. Made by Sargent & Co in the late 1800s the manufacturer is proudly displayed on the...