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70/35
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Description
Plaque indicating insurance against fire. Possibly issued by the Beacon Fire Insurance Company, which was founded in 1821.
Fire insurance plaques are embossed metal signs, which were placed on the front of houses indicating they were insured against fire. This plaque was possibly issued by the Beacon Fire Insurance Company, which was founded in 1821. The Association was a fire insurance company. This plaque, in black, red and gold, shows classical figures and flames with “BEACON” impressed on the panel above .
Physical description
1 insurance plaque: metal
Archival history
Victoria and Albert Museum No.: M.308.1924.
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