Large Brass Box Locks for lift lid chests

Half Mortise Box Locks

Lock Size 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 keyhole-cover design

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, half mortise style for large chests with lift lids. Excellent quality. Each is crafted of brass in England.  Use on large tool boxes and blanket chests.

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. Exterior of chest will only display keyhole.   

• 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.