Half Mortise Chest Lock with Key - Steel 2-5/8" x 1-9/16" | BM-6546

Half Mortise Chest Lock with Key, Steel, 2-5/8 Inch x 1-9/16 Inch – BM-6546

Steel half mortise chest lock for antique chests, trunks, and cabinets. Unlike a surface-mount lock, a half mortise lock is partially recessed into the wood, leaving only the back plate, top edge, and latch plate visible once installed. Strike plate measures 2-5/8 inch x 1/2 inch. Selvedge to keyhole pin is 1 inch. Sold individually with lock body, key, strike plate, and mounting hardware.

Specifications

• Part Number: BM-6546 | SKU: 2922
• Overall width: 2-5/8 inch
• Overall height: 1-9/16 inch
• Strike plate: 2-5/8 inch x 1/2 inch
• Selvedge to keyhole pin: 1 inch
• Material: Steel
• Includes: Lock body, key, strike plate, and mounting hardware
• Sold: Individually

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About Half Mortise Locks

Half mortise locks are a traditional furniture locking mechanism used on chests, trunks, blanket boxes, and cabinets throughout the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. The half mortise design, where the lock body is partially set into the wood, provides a more refined appearance than a fully surface-mounted lock while requiring less routing depth than a full mortise lock. They remain the preferred choice for authentic period restoration work.

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