Social History — 1776-1838
Fire mark
Fire marks were placed on the outside of buildings to indicate that the property was insured by a specific company. This fire mark was issued by the Bath Sun Fire Office, founded in 1776. The company did not operate its own fire brigade for the first thirty years of its existence and instead relied on engines belonging to other companies. It was finally wound up in 1838 and its assets purchased by the London Sun Fire Office.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- A1855
- Object name:
- fire mark
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Bath Sun Fire Office
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- Production date:
- 1776-1838
- Material:
copper
- Measurements/duration:
- H 185 mm, W 180 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
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- License this image:
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