Object number
51/809
Collection
Description
This lead fire insurance plaque was used as a sign for an insurance company. It has a raised sun emblem and the number '72223' along the bottom. It has been dated to 1736. This plaque was issued by the Sun Fire Office, which was founded in 1710. The Association was a general insurance company and joined Sun-Alliance group in 1959.
Physical description
1 insurance plaque: lead; good condition
Archival history
Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 563. A Sun fire mark of 1736'
Production date
1736 - 1736
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