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This is a copper fire insurance plaque, with pressed decoration including a painted crown, liver bird, and lettering reading 'ROYAL'. This plaque was issued by the Royal Insurance Company, which was founded in 1845. Fire insurance plaques are embossed metal signs, which were placed on the front of houses indicating they were insured against fire.

1 insurance plaque: copper; good condition

Metal, copper, Paint

Embossed, Painted