Swing Arm Box Latch | 37x33mm | Antique Bronze - Jewellery Box Clasp

Close a handmade jewellery or keepsake box with a vintage style swing arm latch. This antique bronze latch is 37x33mm (1.5x1.3 inch): the hook plate fixes to the lid and swings over the catch on the box front. The photo shows small screws with it for fixing into wood or MDF.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Jewellery and keepsake boxes
• Wooden gift boxes
• Vintage style chests
• Craft storage boxes
• Trousseau and wedding boxes

Compatibility

Works with: wooden and MDF boxes with walls thick enough for the screws.

Pairs well with: mini box hinges in the same antique bronze finish.

Not suitable for: locking, as it has no lock or key.

How to Use

1. Close the lid and hold the latch in place across the joint.
2. Mark the screw holes, then pre drill small pilot holes.
3. Fix the catch on the box front and the swing arm on the lid.

Before You Buy

• The number of latches per pack is not stated.
• Check the latch size against your box edge before ordering.

You will Need

• A small screwdriver
• A pin drill or awl for pilot holes

You may also like

• metal fittings
• wooden boxes
• metal locks and hinges

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the latch?
It is 37x33mm (1.5x1.3 inch) in an antique bronze finish.

How is this different from the smaller latch?
This latch is 37x33mm; the smaller one is 28x22mm and suits thinner, smaller boxes.

Will it fit an MDF box?
Yes, if the wall is thick enough to take the small screws. Mark and pre drill the holes so the MDF does not split.

Do I need a latch or a hinge?
A latch keeps the lid shut; a hinge lets the lid open and close. Most boxes use two hinges at the back and one latch at the front.