Antique Philadelphia Contribution Fire Mark No 906 Rochelle il MM - 6643 - 121823

MM - 6643 - 121823

sits on four elegant sloping legs capped on either end with a small knob

The pulley measures 12"W x 4"D x 5

'Lyon Iron Works' was originally established as a foundry in 1840

meaning it turns on when plugged in

Antique Philadelphia Contribution Fire Mark No 906 Rochelle il MM - 6643 - 121823This early sign was used by the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire the first property insurance company in the United States. The company, founded by Benjamin Franklin, would provide these signs to those who held a policy with the company and the policy number would be indicated on the mark. The Philadelphia Contributionship is still around today providing insurance. They provided these particular cast iron