Brass Fire Mark, Fire Association of Philadelphia

Brass Fire Mark, Fire Association of Philadelphia, Image 1

Amongst the rarest, most sought after, only 12 issued.

Date: Circa 1859

Measurement: 7.5" by 11.75"

Material: Brass, traces of red paint

Condition: Very good, tiny trivial repair above top nail piercing, else consistent with age and use.

Reference: Bulau, "Footprints of Assurance", pages 46 and 47; also, "American Fire Marks, The Insurance Company of North America Collection 1933", page 48. [Conflicting date of 1857]

$2,450

SKU: 505-174

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