Vintage Miniaturized Fire Mark - F&A Hydrant & Hose (Philade

Vintage Miniaturized Fire Mark - F&A Hydrant & Hose (Philadelphia)

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Part Number: FireMarkVintageFAHose

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This hard to find a miniature fire mark was made of cast iron in the USA. It was hand painted. It is a collectors miniature version of the original mark issued by The Fire Association of Philadelphia.

This insurance company was founded in 1817 by volunteer engine and hose companies. In 1958, the association merged with the Reliance Insurance Company of Philadelphia.

Beginning back in the mid 18th century, some American insurance companies issued such a fire mark for the insured to display on the front of their building, be it a house or a business. This proof of insurance not only indicated that policyholder was insured against loss by fire. It also served as a sort of advertisement for the insurance companies. Additionally, they found it likely to deter arson.

The original marks were much larger than this so that they could be easily seen from the street. Each insurance company was represented by a distinct symbol.

This one being an image of an early fire hydrant with an attached hose. The letters F and A represent the Fire Association of Philadelphia, formed in 1817. The fire plug boasts the innovative public water system in Philadelphia - a major improvement for fighting fires.

The image is raised and hand painted in a primitive fashion against a flat black back.

Our miniature is vintage and very hard to find. It, too, is made of cast iron, making it quite substantial and heavy (a little over 4-1/2 ounces). It is lightly backed with felt and features a small hole at the top for mounting as you please. (Some of the felt has been worn off over time - as you can see in the photo.

It's depth is a little over 1/4 inch, allowing the raised image to resemble the original.

Measurements

Height: 3 inches
Width: 2 inches
Depth: 1/4 inch
Weight: 4.6 ounces

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