Lot 98 , A 19th century Sun Fire Office lead mark, No. 703841 and two other fire marks
A 19th century Sun Fire Office lead mark, No. 703841 and two other fire marks, a Royal Exchange Assurance lead mark, No. 168563 and a Phoenix Assurance copper mark (3)
Estimate £60-90
All marks appear to be period. All show signs consistent with age including scrapes, dents, scratches. Some have cracks appearing around nail holes. The 'protection' mark has some small cracks and is heavily tarnished.
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Sold for £110