Antique Cabinet Lock, small - hinged left

Half Mortise Locks

Antique Furniture Lock offers authentic style and a quality mechanism. It provides a tidy appearance on new furniture while also useful as replacements on older cabinetry. This half mortise type has stood the test of time, being used on furniture drawers and cabinet doors for more than 200 years. 

If using on doors, this lock is handed for those hinged on left. Lock fits into a partial cut out pocket in furniture interior. No strike is necessary. Key turns one lever mechanism to secure lid. Once installed, lock is hidden from exterior view.

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