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Great American Fire Marks Collection
The Franklin Mint
Sponsored and presented by The National Fire Museum, this collection recreates fifteen of the most prized and historic original Fire Marks. They are crafted in fine pewter and the raised images are hand-painted in brilliant color. The marks range in size from approximately 2.25"-2.5" by 3.25"-3.5". The fire mark in this listing represent the following company:
FIRE ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
In 1817, five Hose Companies and eleven Engine Fire Companies formed the Fire Association of Philadelphia, becoming the nation's first association of volunteer fire departments. The Fire Association issued their first fire mark that same year.
This fire mark showed an old fire plug with a length of hose and the initials of the Association on either side. The original marks were of cast iron or lead construction. One of their Fire Marks has been on Independence Hall since the 1800's. The Fire Association later became Reliance Insurance Company, which ceased doing business in 2000, ending a 183 year history.
The Mark is approximately 2.25" X 3.00" and is cast pewter construction with a fireman rushing blowing a trumpet. It is in good condition with a nice vintage look and feel about them.
A must for any Firefighter, or Insurance Memorabilia Collector
American insurance company’s fire marks were placed on the exterior of a house and were intended to discourage malicious arson by showing that the owner would not suffer greatly if the building was destroyed. Additionally, the mark stood as a guarantee to fire brigades that the insurance company which insured the house in question would reward handsomely the brigade extinguishing a blaze on the premises.
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