Cast iron fire mark for United Fireman ‘s Insurance Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Steam engire with “U and “f F” on either side. Cast iron Fire Insurance protection building marker. Marks were placed on insured buildings as a guide to the insurance company’s brigade to fight the fire. Marks were discontinuted when brigades were directed to respond to all fires. This one measures 10 3/4″ X 7 1/2″ c. 1869. More photos on our RiverWind Antiques catalog on Trocadero.com listing. We take charge cards here at our shop in Connecticut.

Cast iron Fire Insurance protection building marker. The “F” and “A” are on either side of a water box with a hose attached. Marks were placed on insured buildings as a guide to the insurance company’s brigade to fight the fire. Marks were discontinued when brigades were directed to respond to all fires. This one measures 10 3/4″ X 7 1/2″ c. 1869. More photos on our RiverWind Antiques catalog on Trocadero.com listing. We take charge cards here at our shop in Connecticut.