Description
Brass Box Locks, 5/8 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 only visible from box interiors. They are a small half mortise type requiring lock to be fitted into a cut out indentation in wood, on interior of case. Strike attaches underneath surface of lid. Once installed lock plate is only seen on inside of box. Strike drops down into lock when lid is closed.
Use on small chests with a lift lid. These are hard working, solid brass locks. Made in England.
Additional Box Locks
- 3/4″ 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 antique furniture locks, we recommend reading: What you need to know about selecting and replacing half mortise locks.
