Antique Cabinet Lock, medium - hinged left

Antique Furniture Lock is a half mortise type for drawers and cabinet doors hinged on left. Lock fits into a partial cut out in furniture interior. No strike is necessary. Key turns one lever mechanism to secure lid. Once installed, lock is hidden from exterior view.

This reproduction style not only provides an authentic antique appearance it also has stood the test of time, having been used for more than 200 years. Use on new cabinetry and as replacements on old furniture. If using on doors: this lock is handed for doors hinged on left.

Lock for Drawer or Door Hinged Right

Helpful information on selecting and replacing half mortise locks.

• Backset- Distance To Pin: 11/16" (17 mm) If replacing an old lock, BACKSET SIZE is critical, as keyhole in lock and furniture must line up together.
• Overall: 3" x 1-1/2" (76 mm x 38 mm)
• Selvedge: 7/16" x 3"
• Bolt Projection: 5/16"
• Left & right locks of same size keyed alike

Finding an exact match for an old lock is not always possible, as only a limited amount of sizes are now made.

Key

• Key Barrel: 1/4" x 1-5/8"
• Key length: 2-1/8"
• Key-bit Height: 7/16"
• Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates design
• also  #0242,#0237, #0253 Inserts fit this lock

This cabinet lock features a brass faceplate and bolt, with the lock body and internal mechanism constructed from steel. Manufactured in England.

Install Considerations

If replacing a lock, we suggest reading: What you need to know about selecting and replacing half mortise locks.

1. Strikes were rarely used with half mortise locks. Typically wood is notched to accept bolt. However if preferred a generic #4521 strike is available separately.
2. When using on doors: select according to side door is hinged on. This lock is for cabinet doors hinged on right.
3. When using on drawers: Keyholes are off-center requiring lock to be positioned accordingly.
4. Lock installs into a partial cut out in furniture. In closed position, lock is not seen. 

If replacing a lock: the backset measurement must be determined

• 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 old lock not available, determine backset by measuring: distance from center of keyhole (where lock pin will be) to top edge of drawer or side edge of door.
• The backset measurement of the replacement lock, must match backset measurement in original lock and/or keyhole location measurement in drawer or cabinet door.