Description
Brass Box Locks, 3/4 to pin
Half Mortise Box Locks
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Lock Size
Offered in 4 sizes, see below |
Finding an exact match for an old lock is not always possible, as only a limited amount of sizes are now made.
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Lift Lid Box Locks are an excellent choice for small chests or boxes. Locks are solid brass with accurate construction. Made in England.
When installing: half mortise lock is mortised flush with wood on box interior. Strike attaches underneath surface of lid. Once installed lock plate shows on interior. Keyhole is all that is seen of exterior of box. When closing lid, strike drops down into lock. Lock mechanism is engaged with key. Backset measurement is 3/4″.
Additional sizes:
- 5/8″ backset Brass Box Locks
- 7/8″ backset Brass Box Locks
- 15/16″ backset Brass Box Locks
- Insert Escutcheons: #0242, #0237 or #0253 can be used with this lock
Replacing Box Locks
Keyhole location measurement is critical. Replacement lock-keyhole-location must match location of keyhole in furniture.
To measure: easiest to measure old lock, if you have it:
- Lock Keyhole Location: distance between selvedge-edge – where bolt shoots through, to lock pin. This measurement is known as the backset.
- Furniture Keyhole Cutout Location: distance between furniture-edge to estimated location of lock pin in furniture keyhole.
For help measuring and selecting brass box locks, we recommend reading: What you need to know about selecting and replacing half mortise locks.
