Rounded Full Mortise Lock w/Two Skeleton Keys for Roll Top Desk - Antique Furniture Hardware | LRT-6

Used for a tambour on a desk, works great.

I used this desk lock and keys to repair the broken lock on my desk. It was perfect for the job.

Easy to install and simple to learn how lock worked: always locked roll top when “on” and disable automatic lock when roll top lowered.

My father bought an older, but not antique, Ashley roll top desk, but the former owner had apparently lost the key. The locking mechanism had been busted out from the desk portion, as if it had been forced open with a hammer from below. In attempting to repair it, I realized the actual top part that moves the lugs that secure the roll top to the desk strike plate could not be left in the unlock position. So every time you closed the desk, it locked. I have a larger version of the same roll top desk and my lock can be left in a locked or unlocked position with the key in or out. I searched everywhere for a lock that indicated it could be left unlocked but could not find one with that feature listed. I took a chance with this lock listing. It does secure unlocked; you can lock the latch or unlock the latch, take the key out and reopen the closed roll top. I cannot promise that every lock they send you will be like this, but the one I received was what I wanted. I have not installed the lock yet and thus cannot attest to it's long term quality, however, it appears to be well built and solid. Came with strike plate, two keys, screws and a silly lapel pin that looks like a blob with a tail, but I think it's supposed to be a key. I will update my review with photos and additional info once I install it and answer any questions in response to my review if I can. Took one star off for the price, seems somewhat high, but if it lasts, it will be worth it and I will change to 5 stars.

Fit perfectly and locks an antique desk