Brass Box Lock for Lift Lid, 5/8 inch to pin

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Half Mortise Box Lock

• Backset- Distance To Pin: 5/8" this measurement is critical if replacing a lock as keyhole in lock and furniture must line up together.
• Lock Plate: 1-1/2" wide x 1" high
• Selvedge: 1-1/2" x 3/8"
• Lock Body Thickness: less than 1/2"
  
  
  Helpful information on selecting and replacing half mortise locks.

Key

• Key Barrel: 1/8" x 1-1/8"
• Key length: 1-1/2"
• Key-bit Height: 5/16"
• Keyhole-covers not-included as furniture style dictates design
• also Inserts: #0242,#0237, #0253 fit this lock

This lock is crafted with durability in mind. It is expertly constructed with a brass face plate and strike. The lock body and locking mechanism is steel.  Lock box is riveted to the faceplate. Made in England.

Install Considerations

Suggested reading: Select & replace half mortise lock

• 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.