Antique Philadelphia Contribution Fire Mark No 906 Rochelle il This large clock was manufactured

This large clock was manufactured by Chicago Manufacturing Company and features a green neon tube running around the circumference of the clock face

meaning it turns on when plugged in

'Lyon Iron Works' was originally established as a foundry in 1840

Perspiration Proof

Antique Philadelphia Contribution Fire Mark No 906 Rochelle il This large clock was manufacturedThis early sign was used by the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire the first property insurance company in the United States. The company, founded by Benjamin Franklin, would provide these signs to those who held a policy with the company and the policy number would be indicated on the mark. The Philadelphia Contributionship is still around today providing insurance. They provided these particular cast iron