Window Handles - Cross-shaped

Window handles in a wide range of styles

Fenstergriff Messing DOCO (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass DOCO (K)
115230 Further designs available
Fenstergriff Messing ELEGI (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass ELEGI (K)
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Fenstergriff Messing NOVO (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass NOVO (K)
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Fenstergriff Messing BARO (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass BARO (K)
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Fenstergriff Messing CASTLE (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass CASTLE(K)
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Fenstergriff Messing BARREL (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass BARREL (K)
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Fenstergriff Messing DESSAU (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass DESSAU (K)
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Fenstergriff Messing HERNE (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass HERNE (K)
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Fenstergriff Messing FUTURA (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass FUTURA (K)
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Fenstergriff Messing OVALE (K) - Kreuzolive Window handle brass OVALE (K)
118333 Further designs available

The traditional window handle - the dainty Window Handles Cross-shaped



The dainty window handles with a crossed axis have almost gone out of fashion. The so-called Window Handles Cross-shaped is a window handle that is cross-shaped in the centre, making it easy to grip and turn.

The formerly common term Window Handles Cross-shaped is derived from precisely this shape: Thickened in the centre and becoming narrower towards the outer sides, this shape appeared like an olive to the observer - hence the name.

Window Handles Cross-shaped were the usual Window handle until the middle of the last century. For the authentic restoration of historic buildings, they are a must, so to speak, and for a modern design, they are an opportunity to customise aesthetically.

Although the term is still used in technical jargon, today's modern Window handles are usually designed on one side as so-called half olives. Due to their better leverage, these are preferable to traditional Window Handles Cross-shaped, especially for large window sashes or patio doors.
At Replicata, you can also find classic models of half-olives here:

https://www.replicata.de/fenstergriffe-aus-messing-944/

All window handles, whether half olive or full olive, can also be fitted to modern bottom-hung casement windows without any problems. The drill holes are standardised to 43 mm spacing, for metric M5 screws.