Looking for leads on good architectural salvage companies

I have been looking for sash lifts that I attach below, but it was not a popular model. It is a "Windsor" pattern used by the Reading Hardware Co. and was primarily done in cast iron with some in cast bronze. My house used the bronze versions on the first floor and iron ones upstairs. An two-room addition that we put on has brass sash locks on the windows, and I would like to put vintage lifts like these, polished shiny to match those locks, on the windows to better tie in with the rest of the house.

So, if anyone has a phone number or web site for a large architectural salvage yard that may have matches, I would appreciate it.

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Permalink Reply by Janice S Morgan on October 9, 2008 at 11:56pm

If you want a match you may have to be patient.

For similar styles try: Google "window sash lift" and add either "Eastlake" or "Victorian"

below are some compatible styles

http://www.historichomehardware.com/store/daisy-cast-iron-finger-wi...

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Permalink Reply by Denise Adams on October 10, 2008 at 10:29am

Two architectural salvage firms that I have used: Caravati's, Richmond, Virginia (804-232-4175) and Gothic City Architectural Antiques, Buffalo, NY (716-874-4479). Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Community Host on October 10, 2008 at 5:37pm

Here are a few companies who specialize in architectural salvage - hopefully one of them can help!

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Permalink Reply by Jayne on November 13, 2008 at 6:54pm

There are loads of sash lifts on eBay last time I looked. A lot of sellers don't call them that, so you may have to get a bit creative in your search terms. Hope you find an exact match, but Janice is right, you may have to be patient.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Boone on November 14, 2008 at 8:17am

Google Archtiectural salvage in Kennebunk Maine, cant remember the name, but very good and very helpful. Jim Boone

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Permalink Reply by Phil on November 14, 2008 at 10:15am

Thanks for all the leads here; I need to hit the web and the phones to follow up on them. My problem perhaps is that I am too patient and have spent 5 years looking for an exact match in size, pattern and material. I have a set of cast bronze eastlake lifts that I bought as backup, but they are in my basement stash because I want the real deal. I also have quite a few cast iron ones of get right pattern, and those are in repro, but again I wait. At some point I will have to just go with painted iron ones or try to brass plate some, but maybe some of these leads will help me.

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Permalink Reply by Susan on November 16, 2008 at 8:22am

Phil,
I just joined, so I am jumping in late. If you are close to Cleveland, Ohio, there are some antique shops on Lorain Avenue that have what you are looking for. Antiques in the Bank (an old bank building) on Lorain near West 35th street had boxes and boxes of these things the last time I was there. Also, there is a great salvage place in Toledo and another one in Canton, Ohio. If you can't find an exact match and are willing to use reproduction materials look at the online catalog of Van Dyke Restorer. Sue

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Permalink Reply by R. Baker on December 26, 2008 at 10:13pm

Try Historic Houseparts in Rochester NY or Ed Donaldson Antique Hardware online

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Permalink Reply by Janice S Morgan on January 3, 2009 at 11:40pm

Another thought...

Take the ones you have to a jeweler and have him cast a new set for you. They have the mold making material and ability to cast metal. I imagine they can even match the finish.

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Permalink Reply by Brett Barger on June 2, 2009 at 4:10pm

For anyone looking for an architectural salvage store in the Upstate Area of South Carolina... Greenville, Spartanburg, Greer, Anderson. Come and check out the Preservation Trust of Spartanburg's wing for salvage known as Spartanburg Architectural Salvage. I'm the intern who is tasked with running our warehouse for the summer, marketing the architectural salvage, and recruiting volunteers to help salvage from sites we get through the city of Spartanburg and demo contractors.

We use the proceeds from the salvage store to help finance our efforts to preserve and renovate historic sights and homes around Spartanburg. The salvage store is open once a month, but I can open it on pretty much any day as long as someone calls in advance and makes an appointment. Items for sale at SAS include interior and exterior doors, doorknobs, wood windows of various types and sizes, light fixtures, mantles, claw-foot tubs, sinks, countertops, cabinetry, and more. Prices are affordable and payment can be made by cash or check

If anyone has any questions about inventory or well anything feel free to call me or send an email. Also, be sure to come on scheduled dates or contact and set up an appointment.

My email is – BargerBD@wofford.edu

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Preservation Trust of Spartanburg
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Permalink Reply by Kathy O'Brien on August 29, 2009 at 8:52am

Try Vermont Architectural Salvage in White River Junction, Vermont. They have an extensive collection that is ever- changing. I'm not sure what you are looking for without a picture, but I'd try sending them one.