Brass Curtain Hardware

The typical curtain hardware used in Arts & Crafts style homes at the turn-of-the-century was simple and functional. Fortunately these brass fixtures are still available today. We offer two sizes, 3/8 inch and 3/4 inch diameter.

The smaller, 3/8", is appropriate for most uses and can span up to 44" between supports (a bit less for very heavy curtains). If the windows are quite large, and you do not wish to have the panels in sections as the supports on the 3/8" rod would necessitate, then the 3/4" rods are preferable. For different types of openings, such as French doors or for doorways with portieres, differing sized rods may be used.

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3/8" Brass Curtain Rods and Hardware

3/8" brass hardware, for current pricing and online ordering, click here:

Some components on these brackets are brass plated

Projection is measured from the surface upon which the bracket is mounted, to the back of the rod.
On all brackets, the "barrel" unscrews and slips over the end of the rod. Click here to see more information on choosing the appropriate brackets and determining placement.

Brackets (screws included)

back plate measurement: Subtract this amount for rodding cut size:
(these measurements allow for both brackets)
1" projection

2" projection

3" projection

"Gooseneck" brackets
5/8" wide by
1 1/2" high

2 3/4" from the outer edges of where the brackets will be placed

Inside Mount 1/2"wide by
1 1/2" high
1/2" from total inside width

3/8" projection
(these are often used on French doors)

note, the backplate is rectangular, no curves as shown in the photo above

1/2" wide by
1 1/4" high
1/2" from the outer edges of where the brackets will be placed
 
3/8" Rodding, cut to length . Solid Brass.
Add all lengths and round up to the nearest foot. When ordering rodding, please specify if the measurements you give are cut sizes or window sizes. Maximum length for UPS shipping is 94".
 

 

Ring for 3/8" rod, Brass plated.
These can be sewn onto completed curtains or hooks inserted in the curtains an hung from the loop.
See below for figuring how many rings you need.

Supports Brass plated. Note, 3/8" rodding can span up to 44" between supports (or brackets). If you are also ordering outside mount brackets, we will send the appropriate length support. If you need supports for inside mounted rods, specify the projection.  
     

3/4" Brass Curtain Rods and Hardware

3/4" brass hardware
- for pricing and online ordering, click here:

 

Brackets (screws included)
all solid brass

back plate measurement: Subtract this amount for rodding cut size:
1 1/4" projection

2 1/2" projection


7/8"wide by 1 1/4" high

5/8" from the outer edges of where the brackets will be placed (this allows for both brackets)
Inside Mount 7/8" diameter 3/8" from total inside width
 
3/4" Rodding All Brass, thick walled tube.
Add all lengths and round up to the nearest foot. When ordering rodding, please specify if the measurements you give are cut sizes or window sizes. Maximum length for UPS shipping is 94".
Ring for 3/4" rod. Solid Brass.
 
     

 


Figuring how many rings you need:
•usually rings are sewn on about 4" to 5" apart

  divide by: then:
If you know the widths of your curtain panels
4.5
round up to the next largest whole number
If you have the dimension of the window width and the curtains will be 1.5x fullness
3
If the window will have only one panel, round up to the next whole number,
If the window will have a pair of curtains, round up to the next even number
Or, call or email us, we are happy to figure this for you

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