When to replace lock on Lane cedar chest?
If you own a Lane cedar chest built prior to 1987 and it has its original lock, contact Lane Furniture with your serial number to get a replacement lock even if it’s working properly.
Where is the serial number on a Lane cedar chest?
The brand name “Lane” or “Virginia Maid” is located inside the cedar chest. If the lid latches shut without depressing a button on the outside of the chest, the lock needs to be replaced. Consumers should have the chest’s serial and style numbers, which are branded on the outside bottom or outside back of the chest, available when contacting Lane.
What’s the best way to unlock a cedar chest?
You might need a flashlight to see, but the back of the lock should only have three screws you can remove with a screwdriver, or the body of the lock may be mortised into the chest. If a morticed lock won’t release its hold on the lid, use a screwdriver to pry it from side to side until the lock lifts off with the lid.
Is there a recall on Lane cedar chests?
If you like this post then you may also like Painted Cedar Chest with Reverse Stencil. *Safety Recall on Lane Cedar Chests – there has been a safety recall for Lane chests that were made and sold between 1912 -1987. If you have a Lane chest that falls in this date range make sure to replace your lock.
If you own a Lane cedar chest built prior to 1987 and it has its original lock, contact Lane Furniture with your serial number to get a replacement lock even if it’s working properly.
Locate the serial number usually printed on the bottom of the chest. One antique-lovers’ site suggests that the exact date on a Lane chest can always be determined by reversing the three pairs of numbers that comprise the 6-digit serial number.
How to contact a lane representative about your cedar chest?
You may contact a Lane representative regarding your cedar chest by completing the contact us form below. Please be aware that we are currently experiencing delays in shipments for the replacement locks, latches, and keys. This is due to the recent increase in requests and in a delay in the supply chain for these specific parts.
How can you tell the date on a lane chest?
One antique-lovers’ site suggests that the exact date on a Lane chest can always be determined by reversing the three pairs of numbers that comprise the 6-digit serial number. In their example, the number 248290 would stand for September (90 reversed to 09) 28th (82 reversed to 28), 1924 (why this pair of numbers is not reversed is not explained).
