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Victorian Brass Rim Lock Sets for Sale in the UK

Shop current Victorian brass rim lock sets for sale in the UK, from compact replacement fittings to complete decorative sets with black, brass or wrought-iron cases. Listings shown here include new Victorian-style reproductions, with asking prices varying by knob design, finish, lock size and detailing. Compare the stated dimensions with your existing door and check whether the set includes the lock case, keep, knobs, spindle and fixing screws. Read descriptions and photographs carefully for finish, compatibility, mounting requirements and any signs of wear or restoration.

Current Victorian Brass Rim Lock Sets Listings

Prices shown are current asking prices and may change. Listings can become unavailable at any time.

What to Look For

Check whether the set is genuinely old or newly made in a Victorian style; listing wording such as “old Victorian style” does not establish age. Confirm the rim-lock case dimensions, backset, door thickness and handing, then compare them with your existing holes and latch position. Ask whether the knobs, spindle, keep, screws and escutcheons are included, as photographs may show parts sold separately. Examine close-ups for worn plating, dents, cracks, stripped threads, stiff mechanisms and non-original replacements. On antique examples, repairs and alterations are common, so request details rather than assuming completeness. For online purchases, check all measurements, finish descriptions, seller photographs, returns and UK delivery costs.

Buying Tips

When comparing Victorian brass rim lock sets, check whether the price includes the lock case, keep, escutcheons, knobs, spindle and fixing screws, as photographs can show more than the listing supplies. Look closely for dents, worn plating, corrosion, loose knobs and replacement parts, and compare stated measurements with your door. Distinguish newly made “Victorian style” sets from period pieces. Confirm handing, operation and compatibility before buying, then review postage costs, dispatch times and the seller’s returns policy.