what lock?

[bourbon]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Tin- ... SwX2xaqR0E

I have a trunk similar to the one listed. I'm in the process of knocking the dents and dings out of it. It's not going to be pristine but I would like the lid to lock. Usual story, no keys. Does anyone know what this type of lock is called? It has two loops on the hasp which lock into two pegs that slide across in the lock if that makes sense. Hope someone can help. Thanks in advance.

 

[Steve Maskery]

Do you mean like this?

If so, it is a box lock.

 

[bourbon]

That looks like the boy! Cheers steve. ( any Idea where I can get one? lol)

 

[Steve Maskery]

They are nothing special. Any locksmith will sell them.

 

[bourbon]

Trust me not to look closely. The sliding bars are on the face of mine not the edge. I'll have to keep scrolling

 

[Lons]

Or if really stuck remove the lock and ask a locksmith if he can make a key. A friend did that years ago for a wardrobe, don't know how much it cost though

 

[bourbon]

nice Idea, but I got a bit impatient and it's now in bits! ( and I didn't take a photo of how it goes back together)

 

[Lons]

nice Idea, but I got a bit impatient and it's now in bits! ( and I didn't take a photo of how it goes back together)

:lol: :lol: :lol: Been there, done that!