Antique Cabinet Drawer Lock, backset 3/4 inch

Half Mortise Locks

This antique cabinet drawer locks features a traditional design. It is often used on antique and vintage furniture. This reproduction vintage lock is well-crafted with a sturdy extruded brass plate, steel box, and brass bolt. Use on drawers, desks, and cabinet doors hinged on right. The secure lever locking mechanism ensures reliable functionality.

Half Mortise Lock If replacing an old lock, BACKSET SIZE is critical, as keyhole in lock and furniture must line up together. Backset - Distance To Pin: 3/4" (19 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" Additional Sizes: 7/8" backset 1" backset 1-1/8" backset 1-1/4" backset

Suggested reading: Select & replace a half mortise lock Keyhole Covers Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates design also Inserts: #0242,#0237, #0253 fit this lock Many vintage lock sizes are no longer made. As a result it may not be possible to exactly match an old lock.

This half mortise lock is for drawers and cabinet doors hinged on right. 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. These vintage locks have a brass face plate with steel box and brass bolt. Made in England.

Install Considerations for antique cabinet drawer locks

• Strikes were rarely used with a half mortise lock. Typically wood is notched to accept bolt. However if preferred a generic #4521 strike is available separately.
• When using on doors: select according to side door is hinged on. This lock is for cabinet doors hinged on right.
• When using on drawers: Keyholes are off-center requiring lock to be positioned accordingly.
• A half mortise 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 locks: 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.