{"product_id":"early-automotive-tooling-shock-absorber-ephemera-archive","title":"Early Automotive Tooling \u0026 Shock Absorber Ephemera Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtensive grouping of early automotive and tooling-related paper ephemera including instruction manuals, distributor price lists, parts diagrams, advertising literature, and technical sheets spanning multiple manufacturers. Notable pieces include Lincoln shock absorber service instructions and illustrated installation diagrams dated January 1, 1928, Blackhawk \"Chief\" socket wrench promotional material highlighting \"Lock-On\" features, and Indestro catalog sheets showcasing early socket wrench sets and tooling configurations. The lot also includes multilingual paperwork, order forms, and period correspondence, reflecting both domestic distribution and international trade presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOf particular significance is a collection of documentation tied to the Indestro Manufacturing Co. vs. Snap-On Tools Corp. patent opposition, including labeled exhibit sheets and official United States Patent Office materials. These documents provide rare insight into early competitive development within the American hand tool industry, where socket wrench innovations were heavily contested. Surviving paper related to this dispute is seldom encountered in the open market, adding a layer of industrial and legal history that elevates the group beyond standard catalog ephemera.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate age-related wear throughout including edge toning, creasing, minor tears, and surface discoloration. Some sheets exhibit handling wear, folds, and light staining consistent with archival paper from working environments. Overall remains a well-preserved and highly readable collection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-20010 - 040226\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43960511627307,"sku":"C-20010","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/9cfae6d1-667f-587e-a789-c8dce788b307.jpg?v=1776789884","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/early-automotive-tooling-shock-absorber-ephemera-archive","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}