Firemark

Buildings covered by an insurance company displayed a 'firemark', a plaque that carried the company's logo for easy identification. This lead mark was for the Bristol Universal Fire Office established in 1774. The plaque at its centre is supported by two male figures and carries the company name.

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: firemark

: Lead fire mark for Bristol Universal Fire Office. The plaque is supported by a fireman on each side. 'Bristol Universal Fire Office' is in raised letters at the centre. No policy plate at the bottom and part of the background an an axe head on the right is missing too.

Firemark

Bristol Universal Fire Office

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Places Gallery

: 1774-1800

: Given by Miss. E.M. Harding, 1959.

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