AETNA of HARTFORD: Authentic Insurance Company Tin Fire Mark-MARKER/SIGN BU 103

Description: AETNA of HARTFORD Aetna Fire Insurance of Hartford, Connecticut was started in 1819 with $15,000 in cash and $150,000 in total capital. The company flourished and started their Aetna Life operation in 1853. The property operation weathered devastating fires, including the Chicago blaze in 1871, for which the company paid out almost $3.8 million. The company offered its first Aetna health insurance policy in 1899 and was among the first health insurers in the United States. Aetna Fire was acquired by Travelers in 1996. This is an authentic Aetna of Hartford fire mark which is listed in the "Footprint of Assurance" (the Authoritative Source for Fire Marks) as BU 103. This Hartford issued mark is from the mid 1800's. The mark is of tinned iron construction and measures approximately 6.625" X 3.125”. It has black with gold lettering and trim. This is a antique fire mark in very good condition for its age, with some paint loss and scrapes reflective of years of exposure to the elements. There is a some rust on the right side edge This would make an excellent addition for any collector of insurance company memorabilia, or a insurance agent/broker, or a company employee or retiree. Shipping Info Shipping & Handling Charges are indicated below. ECONOMY USA S&H of $14.95 applies to this item INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS CONTACT US FOR RATES. International buyers please note the following: International Shipping is available with appropriate charge. Please contact us about what the charge would be based on your location. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. RETURNS: The refund will be based on the purchase price excluding the original shipping, handling and material expense fees. Applicable Sales Tax will be applied to the winning purchase price of this auction and will be collected by eBay. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 224.99 USD

Location: Fallbrook, California

End Time: 2025-01-28T19:36:57.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD