As previously noted, it’s the lock that makes the shutters work.  If they don’t close and lock, the shutters are merely decorative.  Oceanfront properties are subjected to some of the most sever environs and weather to be found.  Locking the shutters allows you to limit the harsh sunlight from the homes interior, secure the place during protracted vacancies, and provide the maximum in storm protection for your windows and home.

The price for all shutter bolts includes a black e-coat finish as well as appropriate stainless fasteners in a matching finish.  One set will lock one window.

Stainless Steel Shutter Bolts

SS615 Large Traditional Shutter Bolt

Same look & details as the #SS610 but scaled up for larger widows.

The bolt plates are 16” in over-all length, the locking bar is forged from 1/4” thick x 1” wide x 10” long 304 grade stainless.

Price:  $ 75.50/set

Plate & bolt dimensions similar to #SS610, but here we’ve forged an early handle onto the bolt end.  “rattail” is the traditional name for the tapered termination.

Price: $ 68.00/set

Solid 304 grade stainless steel. Bolt is forged from sturdy 5/8” round stock and is fitted with our comfortable lolly-pop handle. This is a substantial bolt designed to not only provide an interesting, attractive profile when the shutter is in the open position but also to secure shutters against hurricane winds. This bolt is based on an early example on Carpenters’ hall in olde Philadelphia. We modified the bolt to accent its bold and functional form and to lock in the closed position - an asset when storms blow for days.

Price:  $ 78.00/set

SS618 Stainless Latch

3/4” x 3/16” x 5” latch bar & keeper

A Brandywine Forge original, this simple but heavy stainless steel latch is designed to satisfy contemporary needs. It can be mounted on either side of the shutter so it can be locked from the inside or outside of the home. Its narrow profile allows mounting on the vertical shutter stiles – you don’t need a lock rail spanning both shutters.  It leaves you free to position the latch at a reachable height on your shutters.

When installed to lock from the outside, the storm latch rests behind the shutters when open.  This satisfies historic district concerns while still affording a strong and secure locking mechanism. 

This latch also works well to lock Bermuda style shutters, the latch bar fastens to the window casing and hangs vertically when not engaged

Price: $ 24.00 for a latch set – will secure one pair of shutters

Early shutters all had one thing in common – they were functional , therefore they locked

You see shutter rings on the early shutters for one reason, they were integral in
locking of the shutters.  When locking the shutters from the inside, you first
had to pull the shutters together.  Rings provided a secure handhold that wouldn’t
pinch your fingers as you pulled the shutters tightly closed to engage the locking bolt.

We offer stainless steel shutter rings that will withstand any environment without rusting.  From simple rings mounting with a screw eye, to rings on decorative plates, Brandywine Forge makes and offers attractive and functional shutter rings in standard and large size.

1-1/2" dia stainless steel shutter ring with stainless screw eye

$ 24.00/pair

1-1/2” dia stainless shutter ring on 3/4” x 3” stainless plate

$ 34.75/pair

1-1/2” dia stainless shutter ring on stainless 1-1/2” x 3” “Escutcheon” plate

$ 46.00/pair