Antique Bernard Pliers Countertop Point-of-Sale Display valet despite one slightly bent front

despite one slightly bent front rim

A quintessential example of mid-century shop utility

with only 203 ever made

According to the lettering along the bottom

the Norwich Union insurance company was likely one of the oldest firms in the EU

Antique Bernard Pliers Countertop Point-of-Sale Display valet despite one slightly bent frontc. 1920s; The William Schollhorn Co. New Haven, CT Painted tin lithograph countertop advertising display with attached pliers and test nails. This interactive hardware store display promotes Bernard Pliers with bold red lettering and playful lithographed graphics of a young boy snipping nails. Customers were invited to "Test Out Bernard Pliers" by cutting one of the provided nails from the built in tray, demonstrating the strength of the patented