Lot 213: Cast Iron Sun Fire Insurance Mark Plaque, Salop Iron, Policy Number 1210

Cast iron Sun Fire Insurance Mark plaque, often associated with Salop Iron. This decorative plaque features a rectangular black panel with the policy numbers ‘1210’ painted in off-white. Adjoined is a circular element displaying a relief-molded, gilt-painted sun face with radiating rays against a deep blue background. The style suggests a decorative or folk art aesthetic, referencing the historical Sun Fire Office (founded 1710). Constructed from cast iron.