Cupboard lock repair

[JWF]

My latest job is the restoration of a Victorian chiffonier. The key to the cupboard door is missing, could I replace it. No problem there but when I removed the lock from the door the latch ( the bit that comes out when you turn the key!!) is missing. As the lock has VR (Victoria Regina) stamped on it I would like to get a new latch made than replace with a modern one.
Question to you fountains of all knowledge, where or by whom can this be done?
Thanking you in anticipation

 

[jasonB]

A proper lock smith should be able to make a new part. Don't go to the drill it out and fit a new lock type locksmiths but a true traditional one.

I know of one in south london but you should be able to find a localish company

Jason

 

[hanser]

Googling 'antique lock repair' filtered 'uk only' comes up with a few suspects

 

[Setch]

How about a photo? I'm a Locksmith, and amateur metalwork tinkerer, might be able to offer something of help.

 

[JWF]

Setch, PM sent with snaps.
John

 

[Setch]

John - images didn't come through, I could see the html img tags, but no URL or filename inside them.

 

[chipchaser]

I can recommend from personal experience Mr Olifent specialist locksmith, trades with his wife under the name 'The Keyhole'.

They describe themselves as “specialising in the repair and restoration of pre-1940 locks and the making of appropriate keys and holding large stocks of period locks, keys and key blanks”.

The Keyhole, Pilgrim's Progress, Far Back Lane, Farnsfield, near Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 8JX Tel 01623 882590

I would describe them as very knowledgeable and skilled but don't expect a 24 hr turnaround, unless your pattern of lock is something they have in stock. No (AFAIK) website or email, telephone or write!

Regards

Graham

 

[JWF]

Setch

Hope this works. I think I used the wrong link in Flickr.
John

 

[JWF]

Not sure that one worked.

Try again. If this does not work, help please.
John

 

[jasonB]

Try this and this

The / at the end of the url is mucking it up

J

 

[Setch]

Hmm, looks like it's a bolt rather than latch which is missing, and it looks like the lever which is still in situ may damaged, though it may just be flopping about without the bolt to support it.

I'm sure it could be sorted by fabricating a new bolt, but given the age of the lock Mr.Olifent is probably a better bet than me. A picture of the corresponding strike plate would be helpful to whoever ends up getting the repair job.