rare c. 1930's american industrial brushed metal two-tier salvaged chicago corner market soda pop bottle display stand

rare american depression era freestanding heavy gauge steel industrial two-tier grocery store or market soda bottle display designed and patented by hallet e. kwapil of racine wi. the bolted joint, graduating tier tripod store fixture was manufactured by or for the nehi bottling company, columbus, ga. the display rack contains triangular-shaped shelves or "disc" sections with notches adapted to receive the necks of bottles suspended for display purposes. the stand remains structurally sound and stable. brushed metal finish throughout. nehi was a flavored soft drink that originated in america. it was introduced in 1924 by chero-cola/union bottle works. the "nehi corporation" name was adopted in 1928 after the nehi fruit-flavored sodas became popular. in 1955, the company changed its name to royal crown company, after its rc cola brand. it was founded by claude hatcher, a georgia grocer, who began bottling ginger ale and root beer in 1905.