Object number
71/258
Description
This is an insurance plaque made of tin and with rectangular shape. It is a very thinly manufactured tin. There is an inscription on the base of the plaque with capital letters: 'COUNTY'. There is decoration on the body of the plaque with a raised figure of Britannia with a shield and a lion. 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 County Fire Office, which was founded in 1807.
Physical description
1 insurance plaque: tin; poor condition
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11165.tif - High resolution image
