Antique Cabinet Lock, medium - hinged left

Half Mortise Locks

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.

This lock has a solid brass face plate and bolt. The lock body and mechanism are steel. Made in England.

Install Considerations

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 left.
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.