RecordFiremark of the Friendly Society of Edinburgh< 1 of 1 > Back
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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