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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN BLACK-PAINTED METAL FIGURES OF PHOENIX ASSURANCE FIREMEN
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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN BLACK-PAINTED METAL FIGURES OF PHOENIX ASSURANCE FIREMEN

CIRCA 1880

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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN BLACK-PAINTED METAL FIGURES OF PHOENIX ASSURANCE FIREMEN
CIRCA 1880
In 18th century costume each supporting a hose and an axe, the plinths inscribed PHOENIX 1783
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high (2)
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Lot Essay

The original uniform worn by the Phoenix Assurance firemen was 'a coat of crimson livery cloth lined with light green, crimson waistcoat, white cotton stockings and breeches, with an arm badge on a white ground with ornaments in gold.' The men's boots cost 18 shillings a pair and were issued once every three years. The uniform was topped off with a distinctive leather hat.

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