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Plaque indicating insurance against fire. Issued by the Eagle Insurance Company, founded in 1807, which ceased fire insuring in 1827.
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 Eagle Insurance Company, which was founded in 1807. The Association was a general insurance company and ceased fire insuring in 1827. This plaque, in black, shows an eagle with “SAFETY” impressed on the panel below.

1 insurance plaque: metal