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Fire Insurance Building Marks
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$175
Live Auction
Petroliana & Advertising
Size
Framed plaque: 7.5" x 5.5"; Loose plaque: 9" x 11.5".
Category
Description
American. 1880s. Cast iron and zinc. Firemarks are symbolic badges that were affixed to houses to signify a property was insured for fire. The "UF" cast iron mark represents the Fire Association of Philadelphia Insurance Company. Framed plaque: 7.5" x 5.5"; Loose plaque: 9" x 11.5".
