Antique Drawer Lock, Backset 3/4

Half Mortise Lock

Lock Size 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" Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates keyhole-cover design 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.

Antique Drawer Locks are a traditional design used on vintage furniture. These half mortise locks are for drawers and desk lids.   Can be used on cabinet doors hinged on right.  Due to location of keyhole, cannot be used on doors hinged left. 

These drawer locks have a secure lever locking mechanism. They are hard working reproductions made with a heavy extruded brass plate and steel box.Cabinet Drawer Lock - Backset: Distance to pin is 3/4"

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.

Additional half mortise locks

• 7/8" 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.