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Plaque indicating insurance against fire. Possibly issued by Imperial Insurance Company, founded 1803, which joined Alliance Assurance 1902.
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 Imperial Insurance Company, which was founded in 1803. The Association was a fire insurance company and joined Alliance Assurance in 1902. This plaque, in black, gold, red and white, shows a crown with “IMPERIAL” on the panel below.

1 insurance plaque: metal