Are there any antique mortise door locks for sale?

Vintage Antique Young & Co Brass Mortise Door Lock. 2 antique matching ? Russel & Erwin pocket door mortise locks

Can a 100 year old mortise lock be repaired?

An old norwalk mortise lock with original key, one broken spring. The factors that favor keeping a mortise lock are that the old lock probably has aesthetic value. 100 year old locks have a patina that is not achievable without lots of work.

Can a mortise lock be put back together?

Many antique mortise locks and hardware are handmade, one-of-kind pieces. You may not be able to find an accurate diagram to help reassemble it. Before touching anything, take a picture of the inside of the lock mechanism. This will be handy when it’s time to put the pieces back together.

What to do if your mortise door lock is slipping?

If your knob is “slipping” try tightening this screw. Prolonged use with a lose set screw can damage the spindle. If tightening the set screw does not help, you should be able to buy a new spindle at your local hardware store (not the chain with the 16 year old clerk, find the one with the proprietor who is approximately as old as your home).

Vintage Antique Young & Co Brass Mortise Door Lock. 2 antique matching ? Russel & Erwin pocket door mortise locks

How to replace a mortise lock and latch?

When using this as a replacement lock, it is important to measure existing cutouts on your door, including the backset, face plate, and mortise pocket. Some modification of your cutouts may be required. [more…] Premium Passage Tubular Door Latch with Solid Brass Face & Strike Plates in Antique-By-Hand

When did reading hardware make the mortise lock?

This exceptional Windsor-pattern mortise lock is adorned with a whimsical aesthetic design. Introduced by Reading Hardware in 1885, it’s just as fresh and lovely today. The lock features a 1/8” thick solid-brass face plate and interior components, and an old style cast-iron case.