Antique Ames “Lock Socket” Shovels TOC Advertising Sign Lyon Classic brass nailhead trim lines

Classic brass nailhead trim lines the lower edge

offering accessible

The glass front has been replaced in-shop

Bye-Lo-Furniture/The Excelsior Co

Structurally sound with intact welds and dividers

Antique Ames “Lock Socket” Shovels TOC Advertising Sign Lyon Classic brass nailhead trim linesc. 1920s; Ames Shovel and Tool Company Boston, MA Embossed lithographed tin advertising sign on a cardbord backing promoting Ames "Lock Socket" shovels, featuring bold red ground with gilt and black lettering and a central illustrated shovel graphic demonstrating the patented socket connection. The design emphasizes durability and balance with period marketing language "Lighter Stronger Better Balanced" executed in raised lettering and layered color