Jewelry Box Locks, 1/2 to pin

Half Mortise Jewelry Box Locks

Lock Size Backset- Distance To Pin: 1/2", 13 mm Overall: 1-1/2" x 3/4", 38 mm x 20 mm Selvedge: 1/4" x 1-1/2" Key Size: Barrel: 1/8" x 1/2", 1-1/4" Overall Length, Key-bit Height: 1/8" Use on wood thicknesses of less than 1/2" Insert Escutcheon: #0241 can be used with this lock Link to additional jewelry box lock below

Finding an exact match for an old lock is not always possible, as only a limited amount of sizes are now  made.

Jewelry Box Locks are a great size for small boxes, silver chests and game cases. This lock is well made with a dependable 2 lever design.  The quality is evident. They are made in England. Key has decorative shape.

Jewelry box locks are a half mortise type. Use on boxes with lift lids. Lock mounts into cut out indentation inside box. Strike attaches underneath surface of lid. Once installed, lock is only visible from box interiors.   Strike drops down into lock when lid is closed. 

Additional Jewelry Box Locks

• Jewelry Box Lock 7/16" backset

Replacing Box 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.