Associated Firemen's Insurance Company of Pittsburgh

Associated Firemen's Insurance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was originally founded in 1850 and issued their first fire mark in 1851. Their original mark was of cast iron construction and measured 7.875" X 8.375". It was the cut-out image of a fireman wearing a hat and cape. The fireman is next to a fire hydrant, using a speaking trumpet, with a wrench in his hand to open the hydrant. The fireman is standing on a crescent shaped base that has raised text that reads “FIRE COMPANY.”

This Associated Firemen's mark is a Price Company heavy (over 2 lbs) cast iron fire mark measuring approximately 10.375"X 7.375". The plaque has a single hole for mounting on a wall. Mark is in good condition with limited paint loss and wear along with having a nice vintage look and feel. This larger cast iron version is not seen that frequently. 

This is a really nice item and one that is not often seen for sale. It would make an excellent addition for any collector of fire marks, insurance company memorabilia, or a great gift for a firefighter, insurance agent/broker, or an insurance company employee/retiree.

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.