Description

Horizontal mortice locks were more common before the introduction of lever handles. Please use a heavier sprung lock such as the imperial door lock version (G3011) This range is built from 3 lever designs and as such are ideal for internal doors. This Zoo bathroom lock, is operable by a turn & release with a standard 5mm Spindle. They also allow the key and lever handle or knob to be at the same height, which reduces the risk of catching a finger in the door. The latchbolt and deadbolt are made from solid brass. They are very similar in shape and size to a rim lock, except that they are morticed into the door. ' So these locks are ideal replacements for old broken locks The followers are aligned horizontally, rather than vertically, as seen on most modern locks. This zoo bathroom lock provides a deeper fixing for the handle into the door than standard dead locks or sashlocks. This imparts a much more spacious aesthetic and these Horizontal Locks are used to great effect on the Midrail of panelled doors. These locks are usually used in conjunction with Door Knobs. NOTE: NOT suitable for fitting with a heavy un-sprung door knob. Originally, this type of horizontal mortice lock would have been key operated, however this modern variation on an old design allows for the use of a turn & release, whilst still maintaining the period feel and dimensions of an original lock. These bathroom locks are Horizontal - This means that the Spindle Followers are on a horizontal plane, rather than a vertical plane, like most standard locks. Supplied in SINGLES. They were often fitted in the Georgian and Victorian times, typically in grand or more expensive homes, where a traditional rim lock was viewed as too 'rustic. Zoo Architectural Hardware have created a great selection of ZUKH horizontal bathroom mortice locks.