Large Brass Box Locks for lift lid chests

Half Mortise Box Locks

Quality Locks for Quality Restorations Backset-Distance To Pin: 1-1/4" (31 mm) Overall: 3-1/2" x 2-3/16" (89 mm x 58 mm)) Selvedge: 9/16" x 3-1/2" Key size: Barrel: 3/16" x 2", 2-5/8" Overall Length, Key-bit Height: 9/16" Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates design Inserts: #0242, #0237 or #0253 fit this lock

What you need to know about selecting and replacing half mortise locks. Finding an exact match for an old lock is not always possible, as only a limited amount of sizes are now  made.

Brass Box Locks are heavy duty. They are a half mortise style for large chests with lift lids. Excellent quality. Use on large tool boxes and blanket chests. They are made to be practical and durable.  These hard working box locks provide reliable protection for your valuables.

These are half mortise type locks for lift lid furniture. They are beautifully made with a brass face plate, box and bolt. Each lock has a 2 lever locking mechanism for smooth action, dependable service and a high level of security. When installing lock must be mortised into wood. Lock strike is attached underneath lid. When closing lid curved prongs of strike drop down into lock selvedge. Once installed the lock plate will create a smooth continuous surface on the interior of chest. Only keyhole displays on exterior of chest.  Use keyhole cover to decoratively trim front of chest.  Made in England.

The backset measurement is necessary if selecting a replacement lock:

• If you have original lock: measure distance between top edge of lock to lock pin in center of keyhole. This measurement is known as the backset. 
• If original lock is not available, determine backset by measuring: distance from center of keyhole (where lock pin will be) to top edge of box. 
• The replacement lock's backset measurement must match location of keyhole in furniture.