Description
Antique Keyhole Cover, Floral
Victorian Escutcheon for Drawers
Size
- 2-1/4″ Wide x 1-1/8″ High
- Key-bit Height must be less than: 9/16“
Antique Keyhole Cover adds an old look to restorations and new creations. Whimsical cast floral pattern in a horizontal shape. Use these reproduction keyhole covers on drawers and chests. Popular at the turn of the 19th century. Surface mount to drawer front.
Brass with antique finish. It is darkened to look old. The antique finish is hand applied and may vary from one to the next. This slight variations in color provides a natural and more authentic appearance.
Install – Surface Mount Escutcheon
- Locate best placement for keyhole on furniture front. Make sure keyhole is aligned correctly with key pin in lock. Be sure hole in key barrel is lined up correctly to comfortably go over pin in lock mechanism.
- Mark location of both attachment pins. Be sure they are level with each other.
- Drill small pilot hole at attachment pin locations.
- Hold keyhole cover in place. Press each pin in hole and then tap into place.
