Objectnummer
51/808
Beschrijving
This thin copper fire insurance plaque was used as a sign for an insurance company. It is painted green and red and has a pressed decoration of a crown, a liver bird and the word 'Royal' on it. This plaque was issued by the Royal Insurance Company, which was founded in 1845. Fire insurance plaques are embossed metal signs, which were placed on the front of houses indicating they were insured against fire.
Fysieke kenmerken
1 insurance plaque: copper; fair condition
Archiefgeschiedenis
See also 53/74 and 53/75., Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 565. A Royal Liver firemark, date unknown.'
Objectnaam
Materiaal
Techniek