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A painted cast iron fire mark for Germantown Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (chartered 1843)

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A painted cast iron fire mark for Germantown Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (chartered 1843)

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Description

A painted cast iron fire mark for Germantown Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (chartered 1843) Philadelphia, PA, early 20th century

Likely made for the 1926 Sesquicentennial Exposition, depicting clasped hands and the charter date of 1843.

(8 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in.)

Provenance

Property from a Private New Jersey Collection.

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A painted cast iron fire mark for Germantown Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (chartered 1843)

Name: A painted cast iron fire mark for Germantown Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (chartered 1843)
SKU: 159925834
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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