Antique Cast Iron Interior Mortise Lock Box 5.25" Faceplate Skeleton Key Salvage
Description
Add period-accurate functionality back to your historic home with this 5-piece lot of original antique interior door mortise lock boxes. Built to last from durable heavy cast iron, these recessed mechanisms are authentic architectural salvage pieces from the late 19th or early 20th century.
This bundle is ideal for restoration projects, complete house overhauls, or hardware dealers. It features a selection of standard-sized boxes paired with three antique skeleton keys that can be utilized across the working units.
Item Details & Features
- Quantity: 5 Mortise Lock Boxes + 3 Skeleton Keys
- Standard Box Dimensions (4 Units): 5 1/4" Faceplate Height x 7/8" Width | Inner Box: 3 1/2" Depth x 3 1/8" Height x 1/2" Thickness
- Variant Box Dimensions (1 Unit): 5 3/8" Faceplate Height (Taller profile case 3 3/4" and missing Lock bolt) for parts.
- Material: Heavy Cast Iron case bodies with steel/iron faceplates
- Era: Circa 1880s – 1930s
- Functionality: Four units feature complete spring-loaded latch hubs and skeleton keyways. One unit is a variant model.
Condition & Defect Notes
- Overall: Authentic vintage salvage "as-found" condition. Cases display an attractive aged patina with superficial surface rust, minor paint flecks, and natural oxidation appropriate for century-old hardware.
- Mechanical Status: Four standard boxes are structurally sound with working internal spring latch hubs.
- Specific Defect: One lock box features a slightly taller 5 3/8" faceplate and is missing its spring-loaded latch bolt mechanism. It is included in this lot strictly as-is for historical repair parts, internal spring salvage, or a dedicated deadbolt-only setup.
- Accessories: Includes 3 working vintage skeleton keys. Does NOT include door spindles, doorknobs, strike plates, or mounting screws.
selling as pictured.
more than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa & save shipping.
051926 gp