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53/75
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This is a thin copper fire insurance plaque. It has pressed decoration showing a crown, a liver bird, and the lettering 'Royal'. Fire insurance plaques are embossed metal signs, which were placed on the front of houses indicating they were insured against fire. This plaque was issued by the Royal Insurance Company, which was founded in 1845.
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1 insurance plaque: copper; fair condition
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MERL miscellaneous note - 'See also 53/74'
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