Early "Zurich Insurance" Advertising St. Christopher Plaque. c.1910

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Very nice, early, silver plated dashboard mounted St. Christopher plaque. Made as an advertising piece for Zurich Insurance around 1910.

This very attractive plaque is decorated with the image of a goddess sitting against a shield bearing the Swiss cross, holding a scroll with the caption, "Assurances Contre Les Accidents" (Accident Insurance). In the background is the image of St. Christopher and an early racing car speeding down a mountain road. At the top is the caption, "Offert Par La Cie Zurich" (Offered By The Zurich Company). Signed by the sculptor, "F. P. Lasserre". Overall width (including fastening lugs) : 70.5mm. Nice condition (slight wear to plating).

Inventory No. M-120

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