My home was built in 1940 and it has the original tilt-out storm windows. The storm windows have a pretty cool stay / lock mechanism that keeps the window tilted open and conversely, secured when it's closed (see pic).

I need to find a few more of these as some of my windows are missing them, but I can't seem to locate them anywhere. Does anyone know where I might buy some of these?

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I did manage to save the stained top. My Gypsy dresser has a cute story that you can read here http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/2011/...