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Early Photography, Advertising and Coin-Op

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 10:00AM EDT
  2026-09-17 10:00:00 2026-09-17 10:00:00 America/New_York New England Auctions New England Auctions : Early Photography, Advertising and Coin-Op https://bid.newenglandauctions.com/auctions/new-england-auctions/early-photography-advertising-and-coin-op-24524
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Lot 401

Sun Insurance Office Sign with Related Rare 1778 Insurance Policy

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$200

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Sun Insurance Office sign. Single-sided lithograph on tin by Chas. W. Shonk Co (Chicago, IL) mounted to wood panel. Together with an early Sun Insurance document with top graphic matching that of the sign, dated 1778. Sign is early 20th century.

Board: H 27 in. W 34-3/4 in. Sign: H 22 in. W 30 in.

Document: H 17 in. W 10-1/8 in.

Sun Fire Office was one of the earliest and most influential insurance companies in history. The business commenced in 1710 and continues today as Royal & Sun Alliance.

Condition

Surface imperfections commensurate with age. The document is in excellent condition, with some light edge chipping and one small tear in the left margin. The engraved mast head by Morrison is bold and clear. Two tax stamps are present, as are the three wax seals under paper of the official signers of the document. Two other witness signatures at bottom left. Expected folds.

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