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A decorative shelf edging strip has a generally L-shaped cross section. The strip cooperates with a metal shelf having two successive bends forming a front face and underturned lip. The front face of one of the legs of the L is treated with a decorative coating which may simulate wood grain for decorating the front face of the shelf. The second leg of the L-shaped strip terminates in a hook which engages the edge of the underturned lip of the shelf. The first and second legs of the strip form an angle slightly less than 90 DEG and the second leg further includes a small dogleg bend. A rib extends along the length of the strip from the upper portion of the first leg. Upon installation, the hook is first engaged with the rear edge of the underturned lip of the metal shelf. Then, as the strip is pivoted into place, the rib rides along the front face of the metal shelf and opens the angles of the strip slightly as the rib moves to the crest of the bend between the top surface and front face of the metal shelf. The resiliency of the material causes the angles to close slightly after the rib passes beyond the crest, thereby providing a snap action to hold the strip in place.
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