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Plaque indicating insurance against fire. Issued by the Norwich General Assurance Company, founded in 1771, which joined Pheonix in 1788.
Fire insurance plaques are embossed metal signs, which were placed on the front of houses indicating they were insured against fire. This plaque was issued by the Norwich General Assurance Company, which was founded in 1771. The Association was a fire insurance company and joined Pheonix in 1788. This plaque, in black, shows a lion standing on a wreath with “MANCHESTER” beneath, policy number 3478 impressed on the panel below.

1 insurance plaque: metal