"Acme" Cast Iron Mortise Shutter Hinges - 5" x 3"

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Item #: R-09JW-375

Description

This set of Victorian-style Acme Cast-Iron Mortise Shutter Hinges (5-Inch x 3-Inch) is used in applications when enough wood trim is exposed within the window opening to mount the shutters. Unlike surface mounted straps, they are mortised into the edge of the shutter and the inside edge of the window frame (much like an interior door hinge). Mass produced by Lull & Porter in the mid-nineteenth century, the Acme hinge features a patented locking pintle design where the outer leaf rises slightly when opening then sets down to lock in place in the fully open or shut position, preventing lift-off from strong winds. When needed, the shutters are easily lifted off by hand without removing the hardware. Made of raw, cast iron, they must be primed and painted to prevent rusting. The set includes two right-hand hinges, two left-hand hinges and two sill-mounted fasteners - enough to complete one window. Screws are not included.

Dimensions:
Hinge: 5" W x 3" H leaf, 3 1/2" H w/ pintle
Leaf: 15/16" W. Throw: 3 1/8". Offset: 1 9/16".
Catch hatch and latch: 1 1/8" H x 1 3/4" W . Projection 1 1/2". Keeper: 1 1/8" x 13/16".

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Installation Instructions

How to install this product in a typical situation.

Hardware Tip

For best performance and to prevent rust, iron and steel hardware should be regularly maintained. After installation check for scratches or chips in the surface and re-coat periodically as needed.

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Shutter Hardware Details

How to install this product in a typical situation.

WARNING: California Proposition 65

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A Perfect Match - on very old hinges!

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The shutter hinges I needed may have been original to the house, which is about 100 years old. I only needed HALF of the hinges (the part connected to the shutters). I NEVER imagined that I'd find anything that would work, but the hinges you sold are virtually an EXACT match!! The price was very reasonable and the service was outstanding, from beginning to end, including the delivery time ... 2 days - across the US!! What a joy.

Acme Cast Iron Mortise Shutter Hinges

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While searching for authentic restoration shuter hinges we came across these which exactly matched the type and materials of fabrication of the 180 year old mostly broken hinges on our house.[...] We are now using these hinges to restore the original shutters on Elmwood, a, 1838 home listed on the National Register of Historic Places and we plan to use this company for other reproduction hardware and supplies

Bing on a no-stinge hinge

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A great find at a great price. Now I need some square nails and a horse shaver (to make horse-hair plaster). I've got an 1850's Toll House. I asked the mayor if I could commence collections again. Still waiting on word.

could not be happier

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could not be happier, product and service was great..

first time shutter installation

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Even though the hedges came unfinished, I painted them in a black satin finish. The results were great! They look very good on this 1840 brick federal home. I plan to purchase more in the furture. Sincerely, Bill Cox

Genuine old hinges...

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Match the originals perfectly

if authentic restoration matters to you.

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I haven't had the time to powder coat these hinges yet, but once I've done that and installed the new shutters and latches, I'm sure that they will last as long as the originals did (75 years). These have a unique design in the sense that they're built to hold the shutters in a fully open or closed position. Originally, our historic Ohio home had been installed with these hinges on our shutters for the sake of decor. When I needed to replace several of them because they had been torn away in a storm, I decided to make sure that the new shutters could be closed in preparation for tornadic weather. The original shutters that were torn from the house in that storm could have withstood the wind had they been designed to be closed and not just hung for aesthetic appeal. If you are installing new shutters and decide to use these hinges, you may want to purchase and hang yours as I did with proper size and position that they may be closed.

Just like old (instead of just like new)

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We're trying to restore the shutters and hinges on our family farmhouse which was built in 1900, so finding the right hinges and shutter dogs is very important to us. Now tht we have hung the shutters we will look into the shutter dogs that are offered in your catalog.

Old House Shutter Restoration

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I am in the middle of restoring my home in my home towns historic district. It's important to get the proper look and use out of anything used, So finding the correct hardware that's truly functional is important. These did the trick perfectly.

Recieved merchandise in a timely manner

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Merchandise was what I ordered, in a timely manner and at a good price