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Brass Box Lock for Lift Lids, 15/16 inch to pin

  • How Sold: Each
  • Style: Transitional
  • Usually Ships In: 1-3 business days
  • Material: Brass & Steel
  • Finish: Natural
  • Includes: 2 Keys & Mounting Screws
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Half Mortise Lock for Lift Lids

Brass Box Lock is a traditional choice for securing antique and vintage chests and boxes. Crafted with durability in mind. It is expertly constructed with a brass face plate, strike, and a steel lock box that is riveted to the plate. The locking mechanism features a single lever design for ease of use.

Brass Box Lock


If replacing an old lock, BACKSET SIZE is critical, as keyhole in lock and furniture must line up together.

  • Backset- Distance To Pin: 15/16"
  • Overall Width: 3"
  • Overall Height: 1-9/16"
  • Selvedge: 1/2" x 3"

Additional Sizes:

Many vintage lock sizes are no longer made. As a result it may not be possible to exactly match an old lock.

Suggested reading: Select & replace half mortise lock

Half Mortise Box Lock Measurement Diagram
  • Key Barrel: 3/16" x 1-3/4"
  • Key length: 2-1/4"
  • Key-bit Height: 7/16"
  • Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates design
  • also Inserts: #0242,#0237, #0253 fit this lock

Half mortise lock is for lift lids. Use on chests, trunks and boxes. To install, this brass box lock fits into a partial cut out in box interior. Strike attaches underneath surface of lid. When lid is closed, strike drops down into lock. Key turns one lever mechanism to secure lid. Once installed, lock is hidden from exterior view. Made in England.

Install Considerations

  • Install this half mortise lock into a partial cut out on furniture interior. In closed position, lock is not seen.
  • Strike attaches underneath surface of lid.
  • If replacing an old lock: measure distance between top edge of lock to lock pin in center of keyhole. This measurement is known as the backset.

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