Firemark, U.S.

BU??. Fire Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast iron. Oval. 11 1/2 x 7 1/4. Raised F.A. and Fire Hydrant & Fire Hose. No drainage knob in back. Issued ca. 1863 per Pook & Pook. Rough with signs of scrapping. Evaluated in 2010 by two members of Verificaton Committee and determined to be authenic. Purchased from Pook & Pook at sale of INA deaccession from Smithsonian 2010.