This is an industrial identification plaque manufactured for The Permutit Company. The oval-shaped nameplate is constructed from brass with a darkened, recessed field that highlights the raised elements. The plaque features two pre-drilled mounting holes, one at each narrow end. The design incorporates a mix of block and stylized fonts. The Permutit Company was a known manufacturer of water treatment and softening systems, headquartered in New York. Literal Transcription of raised and stamped text: THE PERMUTIT COMPANY TRADE MARK Permutit REG. U.S. & CANADA 27378 NEW YORK The number 27378 is stamped into a raised rectangular bar in the center of the plate, serving as a unique serial or model identifier.