Antique Furniture Locks, small - hinged right

Half Mortise Locks

Lock Size Backset- Distance To Pin: 1/2" (13 mm) Overall: 2" x 1-1/8" (51 mm x 28 mm) Lock Body: 15/16" H x 1-1/4" W Selvedge: 3/8" x 2" Bolt Projection: 3/16" Key size: Barrel: 3/16" x 1", 1-1/2" Overall Length, Key-bit Height: 5/16" Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates keyhole-cover design Links to more drawer/door 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 Furniture Locks are a useful compact size. This traditional half mortise design has been used on furniture for several centuries. These quality locks are made in England. Each has secure lever locking mechanism, steel box and brass plate. 

Strikes were rarely used with this type half mortise lock as wood was notched to accept bolt. However if preferred a generic strike (#4521) is available separately. Made In England. 

Left and right hand style of same lock size are keyed alike. Select door-locks according to side door is hinged on. Keyholes are off-center requiring lock to be positioned accordingly when used on drawers.

Matching Lock for doors hinged right

•  Half Mortise Drawer or Door Locks, small 1/2" backset
• Insert Escutcheons: #0242, #0237 or #0253 can be used with this lock

Larger Antique Furniture Locks

• Drawers & Door-Hinged-Right
• Drawers & Door-Hinged-Left

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.