From The Anvil Shepherds Crook Casement Stay 254mm (10") - Beeswax

The Shepherds Crook Casement Stay 254mm (10") is a handmade casement stay forged from mild steel, holding a window open at the chosen position. Its crook end shows the work of skilled blacksmiths, and it matches the fasteners, espagnolette handles and other pieces in the Shepherds Crook range.

The middle of three sizes, it measures 315mm overall with a 287mm stay arm and a 57mm x 16mm fixing plate. It is supplied with matching SS wood screws for fitting to the window.

Features

• Handmade and forged from mild steel
• Holds a casement window open
• 287mm stay arm
• 57mm x 16mm fixing plate
• Matches the Shepherds Crook range
• Supplied with matching SS wood screws

Specification

About the Beeswax finish

Beeswax is the most traditional finish with a soft, natural aesthetic featuring subtle blue and deep red ochre tones which are preserved in the steel during the manufacturing process; this finish is ideally suited to older, traditional dwellings and cottage interiors. Beeswax products are hand forged from mild steel. After forging, the subtle colours in the metal are preserved by dipping the products in hot beeswax, resulting in the soft, matte richness.

Care and maintenance

Due to temperature changes or packaging, a Beeswax product may occasionally show signs of a white bloom upon opening. This can be buffed with a soft cloth to remove. Although this finish already offers a very strong barrier against environmental conditions, we recommend re-applying a small amount of the 'Maintenance Wax' (33002) periodically with a cloth or brush which provides additional protection to the surface of your product and further protects this from any harmful external elements. To increase the mechanical life expectancy of your products, we recommend regular oiling of all moving parts using the ‘3-in-1 Oil’ (92337). This process is also highly recommended during initial installation. *Please note that where possible we recommend using the External Beeswax products (in place of standard Beeswax) in areas of your property where damp conditions are expected such as kitchens and bathrooms. Light surface rust may appear if using the standard Beeswax finish in damp conditions, but can be removed with ease using 00 grade wire wool, followed by an application of 'Maintenance Wax' (33002).