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Title Royal Insurance Company firemark
Nationality British
Period c 1800
Sold

This mark, along with two others, was salvaged from the Royal Pavilion Hotel, Castle Square, Brighton. They were a sign to the private fire brigade of the Royal Insurance Company (who were based in Liverpool, hence their use of the Liver bird) that the building was covered by their firm and had paid its dues.

Approximately 12" high, it is constructed from extremely thin die-struck copper sheet. The paintwork would appear to be original, principally red and green, but is somewhat faded.

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[Ephemera : Miscellaneous : British : 19th Century]

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Sword arrived today. Fabulous. This is an excellent example of a fighting sword of its period, and a real gem. The 1828 Pattern is such a gorgeous sword, and this is a fine example. Even my bride is impressed and she doesn’t really get swords.

G F, New Zealand, 06.11.2013

Received the buttons today, many thanks and I hope to be dealing again with you very soon.

S M, UK, 10.02.2009

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