{"product_id":"eagle-hose-no2-firemark","title":"Eagle Hose No. 2 Cast Iron Fire Mark Plaque 20th Century Reproduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Eagle Hose No. 2 cast iron fire mark plaque is a 20th century reproduction of the type of fire insurance mark used in the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black painted surface and raised gold details remain strong, with visible paint loss, rubbing, scratches, and scattered surface wear shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oval plaque, raised eagle, and bold lettering suit a firefighting memorabilia collection, firehouse display, or wall of early American inspired objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eagle Hose No. 2 plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast iron fire mark wall plaque reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black with gold painted raised details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Back stamped 3410 EAGLE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eagle Hose No. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Firefighting and fire insurance mark reproduction\"\u003e Firefighting and fire insurance mark reproduction\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11 inches high by 8 1\/4 inches wide. Product weight 1.7 pounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised eagle design, raised lettering, oval form, and two mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plaque is complete and display ready, with clear signs of surface wear and paint loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raised eagle, lettering, border, and No. 2 remain well defined and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe black ground still provides strong contrast with the remaining gold paint on the raised design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth side mounting holes are present, and the oval outer edge appears intact in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back remains fully visible and shows the cast construction, raised rear details, and stamped identification mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold paint is worn and missing in multiple areas across the eagle, lettering, and lower portion of the plaque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe black surface shows rubbing, scratches, scattered marks, and uneven finish from use and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back has scattered surface marks and areas of paint loss, including wear near the lower edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface wear is visible around the mounting holes and along portions of the outer rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire insurance marks were historically placed on buildings to identify properties connected with an insurer or fire organization. This piece reproduces that early form in cast iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works as a straightforward wall display piece without needing a story added to what the plaque already shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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