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Great American Fire Marks Collection
The Franklin Mint
Sponsored and presented by The National Fire Museum, this collection recreates fifteen of the most prized and historic original Fire Marks. They are crafted in fine pewter and the raised images are hand-painted in brilliant color. The marks range in size from approximately 2.25"-2.5" by 3.25"-3.5". The fire mark in this listing represent the following company:
DUTCHESS COUNTY FIRE, MARINE & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
The Dutchess County Fire, Marine & Life Insurance Company of Poughkeepsie was founded in1814 in the state of New York.Their circular fire mark was made of cast iron, had bust image of an American Indian in headress. The mark had a raised rim and raised lettering that read "DFMLC" under the bust. In 1906, Dutchess County ceased doing business.
The Mark is approximately 2.75" in diameter and is cast pewter construction. It is in good condition with a nice vintage look and feel about them.
A must for any Firefighter, or Insurance Memorabilia Collector
American insurance company’s fire marks were placed on the exterior of a house and were intended to discourage malicious arson by showing that the owner would not suffer greatly if the building was destroyed. Additionally, the mark stood as a guarantee to fire brigades that the insurance company which insured the house in question would reward handsomely the brigade extinguishing a blaze on the premises.
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