Antique Drawer Lock - Backset 7/8

Half Mortise Locks for Drawers

• For drawers, desk lids & doors hinged on right
• Sold each
• Material: Brass with steel box
• Supplied with: two keys & brass wood screws for mounting.
• Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates keyhole-cover design

Lock Size Backset- Distance To Pin: 7/8" (22 mm) Overall: 2-3/4" Wide x 1-7/8" High (70 mm x 48 mm) Selvedge: 2-3/4" x 9/16" Bolt Projection: 1/4" Key Size: Barrel: 3/16" x 1-3/4", 2-1/4" Overall Length, Key-bit Height: 7/16" Links to more drawer lock sizes below

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

Cabinet Drawer Locks are a traditional style used on both antique and vintage furniture. This half mortise style is suitable for drawers, desks and doors hinge right. It is well made with a heavy extruded brass plate with a steel box. The secure lever locking mechanism provides reliability. 

Strikes are not necessary for half mortise locks and are therefore not included. Orders with multiples of the same cabinet drawer lock will be shipped keyed alike. Made in England.

More Half Mortise Locks:

• 3/4" Backset Antique Drawer Lock
• 1" Backset Antique Drawer Lock
• 1-1/8" Backset Antique Drawer Lock
• 1-1/4" Backset Antique Drawer Lock
• Insert Escutcheons: #0242, #0237 or #0253  can be used with this lock

Replacing Half Mortise 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.