The Vintage F. I. Co. Fire Insurance Company Cast Iron Fire Truck Plaque measures 11 3/4" in diameter and hails from the late 1800s. This collectible piece showcases a firefighting and rescue theme, making it a unique addition for collectors interested in firefighting history. The plaque is not signed, adding to its mysterious charm and intrigue. This is a cast-iron "fire mark" from the Firemen's Insurance Company of Baltimore. These plaques were used in the 19th century to signify that a property was insured against fire. The circular mark features a raised image of a Philadelphia-style double-deck end stroke engine, a type of hand-operated fire pump used in the early 1800s