Antique Ames “Lock Socket” Shovels TOC Advertising Sign Lyon Bye-Lo-Furniture/The Excelsior Co

Bye-Lo-Furniture/The Excelsior Co

and around the painted metal hanging rod

Each drawer is constructed of wood and features an open design

offering accessible

Antique Ames “Lock Socket” Shovels TOC Advertising Sign Lyon Bye-Lo-Furniture/The Excelsior Coc. 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