Description
Japanned Door Lock, 1-1/16 to-pin
Surface Locks for Cabinet Doors
Lock Size
3 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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Japanned Iron Door Locks were commonly used on 19th century furniture. These hard working locks are made strictly for doors. Easy to install, surface locks mount directly to interior of doors, with no mortising required. Attach with wood screws. Strikes not included as not required. Made In England.
Classic black Japanned iron finish adds authentic flair to early cupboard and wardrobe doors. Locks are steel with a black japanned-iron finish. Lock-bolt is brass plated. It exits from either side of lock, enabling locks to work both left and right hand doors. This large size lock is suitable for big cabinet doors.
More Japanned Iron Door Locks:
- 10/16″ to pin – Japanned Iron Door Locks
- 13/16″ to pin – Japanned Iron Door Locks
Replacing Surface 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 full mortise locks, we recommend reading: How to select, measure and install full mortise cabinet locks.
