plaque; insurance

Production date
Circa 1783
Description
Insurance plaque decorated with the face of a sun with sixteen arrows radiating outwards. It is round with a number plate on the bottom. Stamped "469689" on the obverse. Associated with Bantaskin, Falkirk. The firemark or shield indicated to a Company's Fire Brigade that the building bearing it was insured with their firm.
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Department
Production date
Circa 1783
Signature & date
stamping:obverse:"469689"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 17.2cm (H 6 3/4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 16.5cm (W 6 1/2")
Accession number
1978-270-003

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