CIRCA 1767

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A WESTMINSTER FIRE OFFICE LEAD FIRE MARK
CIRCA 1767
Policy number 36483 (5B)
6¾ in. (17 cm.) wide

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Lot Essay

The Westminster Fire Office was founded in 1717 and the badge of office originated from a design supplied by Roger Askew, a director. The portcullis was taken from the arms of the City of Westminster, and the feathers as a compliment to the Prince of Wales, later King George II. The Prince of Wales insured six of his properties with the Office during it's first year in business.

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