RecordFiremark of the Friendly Society of Edinburgh
Firemark of the Friendly Society of EdinburghFire insurance companies fixed firemarks to the outside of buildings to show that they were insured and could be recognised by a fire brigade. This lead firemark is of the Friendly Society of Edinburgh and dates from the 18th or early 19th century. The firemark is decorated with a pair of hands clasped in a handshake, with the number 8210 below. In the 18th and early 19th centuries insurance schemes were run by friendly societies, self-help groups and some companies. Property could be insured against fire by paying a premium to companies which ran their own fire brigades. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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