These pliers feature the parallel action handle designed by W. B. Bernard shown in Patent No. 427,220. These cutting pliers were patented in Sept 25, 1894 and Nov 6, 1900. Patent 526480
The Schollhorn company was founded by William B. Bernard in 1870 in New Haven, Connecticut, the company was active until being sold to the Sargent Co. in 1948. According to the history at Alloy Artifacts, W.B. Bernard had many patents with the Schollhorn company and was variously listed as engineer and salesman, even the vice president.
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