Wall plate - Iron - Rare Enamel Plaque - El Iris
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This single iron fire-insurance plaque for El Iris is in fair condition, very worn and with possible small pieces missing.
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Stunning and authentic fire-glazed vintage badge (fire insurance plaque / fire mark) from the famous "Compañía de Seguros Mutuos Contra Incendio 'El Iris'" based in Havana (La Habana), Cuba.
These plaques were originally affixed to the façades of insured buildings to signal coverage to the fire brigades of the era. A piece of great historical charm and high visual impact.
Details and Condition:
• Material: Heavy iron sheet with domed fire enamel glaze.
• Colors: Vivid graphics in red, white, azure blue and cobalt blue. The colors retain excellent brightness and original saturation.
• Overall condition: Excellent for a vintage object exposed to the elements. It shows the classic and fascinating patina of time.
• Wear: There are enamel chippings and stable rust bloom along the outer edge and around the side mounting holes (visible in photo).
• Back: The reverse presents the typical original dark finish with evident drips and burn marks of blue and white enamel, testimony to authenticity and the vintage manufacturing process. No modern restoration or retouching present.
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Stunning and authentic fire-glazed vintage badge (fire insurance plaque / fire mark) from the famous "Compañía de Seguros Mutuos Contra Incendio 'El Iris'" based in Havana (La Habana), Cuba.
These plaques were originally affixed to the façades of insured buildings to signal coverage to the fire brigades of the era. A piece of great historical charm and high visual impact.
Details and Condition:
• Material: Heavy iron sheet with domed fire enamel glaze.
• Colors: Vivid graphics in red, white, azure blue and cobalt blue. The colors retain excellent brightness and original saturation.
• Overall condition: Excellent for a vintage object exposed to the elements. It shows the classic and fascinating patina of time.
• Wear: There are enamel chippings and stable rust bloom along the outer edge and around the side mounting holes (visible in photo).
• Back: The reverse presents the typical original dark finish with evident drips and burn marks of blue and white enamel, testimony to authenticity and the vintage manufacturing process. No modern restoration or retouching present.
Dimensions:
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
0.5 g
Title additional information
Rare Enamel Plaque - El Iris
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Iron
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
20 cm
Width
27 cm
Diameter
27 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950, 1950-1960
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