{"product_id":"virginia-metalcrafters-fire-mark-22-3","title":"Virginia Metalcrafters U F Fire Insurance Mark Plaque 22-3 Cast Iron","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Virginia Metalcrafters fire insurance mark is a heavy vintage cast iron wall plaque with the maker's mark and 22-3 pattern number cast into the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black painted plaque has bright red and yellow raised details, with visible surface wear and scattered paint loss, while the cast design remains strong and there are no chips or cracks noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised early steam fire engine and large U F letters give it the look of an old American fire mark, making it a strong display piece for a firefighter collection, firehouse room, office, or historical wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\" Fire insurance mark wall plaque\"\u003e Fire insurance mark wall plaque\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative fire mark reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late 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 red and yellow painted details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virginia Metalcrafters logo and 22-3 cast into the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-3, United Firemen's Insurance Company steam pumper design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical fire insurance mark reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11 inches by 8 1\/2 inches by 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised steam fire engine, U F lettering, two mounting holes, hanging wire on back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plaque remains solid and display ready, with its raised cast details and painted fire engine clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red steam pumper, yellow wheel rims, and large yellow U F letters remain bright against the black background and give the design strong contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back retains the cast Virginia Metalcrafters maker's mark and 22-3 pattern number, which identify the foundry and design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips or cracks are noted, and the substantial 4 pound 13 ounce weight gives the piece the heavy feel expected from cast iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe black surface shows scattered rubbing, scratches, uneven finish, and small areas of paint loss consistent with age and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is visible paint wear around portions of the outer rim and on some raised details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wire is currently attached through the two side mounting holes for hanging.\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 used to identify buildings insured by particular companies, and later reproductions kept those early American firefighting emblems alive as decorative pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colorful steam pumper and heavy casting give this one plenty of presence without pretending to be an original 19th century policyholder fire mark.\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. 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