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70/67
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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. This plaque, in black, red and gold, shows a figure of Minerva with “COUNTY” impressed on the panel below.
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1 insurance plaque: metal
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Victoria and Albert Museum No.: M.419.1924.
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