$1,007
Early "Philadelphia Contributionship" Fire Mark, late 18th/early 19th century, gray-green painted shield-shaped wooden plaque with beveled edges, mounted with four cast lead joined hands with thumb at the top, with traces of earlier gilding, the back inscribed "McAllister 211 Green St. Phila./Penna/Hand-in-Hand," (minor paint losses),overall ht. 15 1/2, wd. 11 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-03-06