Skeleton Key Door Locks

A skeleton lock is made of two basic parts.

Skeleton key door locks.

All of our keys are reproductions of functional keys used on locks for antique furniture. Skeleton key door knob set defender security e 2496 mortise keyed lock set with glass knob perfect for replacing antique lock sets and more fits doors with 2 3 8 backset 4 2 out of 5 stars 799. But most of us think of the turn of the century variety that were popular in older homes. Low to high price.

The diameter of the barrel and the cut and size of the bit are the most important items when matching a lock. Speaking of parts there are the 3 parts of any skeleton key. Usually designed for older doors. For home and office use.

If you feel the lever moving up and down but don t experience any resistance that may mean that the interior spring is broken. Steel construction with a brass plated finish. A lever and a deadbolt. If that s the case you won t be able to pick the lock yourself.

Skeleton key type mortise locks total items. 169 use default sorting order by price. Ultra security 44609 old time mortise lock with skeleton key brass plated finish replaces most mortise interior locks from the early 1900 s. The lever sits on top of the deadbolt and moves up and down.

2 keys with different blade styles included. High to low name newest avg review review count free shipping on sale. Skeleton keys are bit and barrel keys used to open locks on fine furniture. The skeleton keys can be used for older doors.

There are three parts of a skeleton key. These keys are brass plated. The bow the barrel and the bit. These keys got their name because they re stripped down to their essential basic parts like a skeleton and not because they look like one although they kinda do right.