Museum ID: WNDRB : 1993.59.1
Phoenix Fire Insurance company's plaque: oval plaque with a phoenix rising from the flames in relief. the company was also known at one time as Phoenix Assurance, which was established in 1680, the name of Phoenix fire office was established 1782. The Phoenix fire head office was based in Lombard Street and Charing Cross Street in London. the company was purchased by Sun Alliance & London in 1984. This plaque came from Manor Farm, Eton Wick and we think it dates from about 1790.Measurements: 178 x 132
Materials: fibre glass
Categorised under: Working Life and Trade