Antique Cabinet Locks, medium - hinged left

Half Mortise Locks for Drawers & Doors hinged on Left

Backset- Distance To Pin: 11/16" (17 mm) Overall: 3" x 1-1/2" (76 mm x 38 mm) Selvedge: 7/16" x 3" Bolt Projection: 5/16" Key size: Barrel: 1/4" x 1-5/8", 2-1/8" Overall Length, Key-bit Height: 7/16" Both left & right locks of same size are keyed alike.

We recommend reading: Selecting and replacing half mortise locks. more of this Furniture Lock Opposite Lock, Drawer or Door hinged right Backset 1/2", Drawer or Door-hinged-left Backset 1/2", Drawer or Door-hinged-right Keyhole Covers Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates design #0242,#0237, #0253 fit this lock Many sizes of locks were made years ago, only a few sizes are currently made.

Antique Furniture Locks offer size, authentic appearance and quality construction. They provide a tidy appearance on new furniture while also useful as replacements on older cabinetry. The historic style has stood the test of time, being used on furniture for more than 200 years. These half mortise type locks are for drawers and cabinet doors. They are available in 2 sizes.

They are handed, this lock is for cabinet doors hinged on left. These locks have a brass face plate with steel box and brass bolt.  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. 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.