{"product_id":"action-ancienne-cafe-standard-part-beneficiaire-annees-1920-vintage-document","title":"Old stock certificate Café Standard profit share 1920s vintage document","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed Visual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is an old share certificate titled \"Part Bénéficiaire au Porteur\" (Bearer Beneficiary Share) issued by the limited company Café Standard, headquartered at 19 and 21, Rue de Bavière, Clichy. The visible side features a decorative frame with an intricate geometric pattern, typical of early 20th-century financial documents. The center of the document prominently displays the company's name in large characters, followed by legal and administrative information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper part includes the mention \"Société Anonyme\" (Limited Company) and the title \"Café Standard\". The series, share number (009561), issue date (April 16, 1928), and several handwritten signatures are clearly visible. The main text, printed in black on an off-white background, contrasts with a dark blue insert \"Part Bénéficiaire au Porteur\" highlighted in the center of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower part, a grid of detachable coupons occupies nearly half of the surface. Each bears the company name, the share number, and the necessary information for their use upon detachment. The coupons are aligned in columns and feature a decorative border similar to that of the main document, reinforcing the authentic and vintage aspect of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper shows a slight patina, indicative of its age, with some visible creases and a slightly yellowed appearance, typical of old financial documents. The inscriptions are clearly legible, with no major stains or excessive discoloration on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic elements and typography, as well as the coupon structure, are characteristic of French bearer shares from the 1920s. The ensemble offers a representative example of scripophily, a discipline dedicated to collecting old securities and historical financial documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The share is in overall good condition for its age, with some creases and slight handling marks visible in the photo. The main inscriptions and coupons are intact and perfectly legible on the shown side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nBearer shares, like this one, were commonly used in the first half of the 20th century in France. This type of security allowed its holder to claim rights without their identity being recorded, which facilitated transmission and trading on financial markets. The Café Standard company illustrates the rise of French agri-food businesses during the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller. Your document will be handled with care to preserve its historical integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique share, financial security, beneficiary share, Café Standard, vintage document, bearer share, scripophily, 1920s, old paper, French share, old share, vintage stock certificate, historical document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54490325975367,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_a434011f-cbe8-419c-8a38-05962fe01357.jpg?v=1785646641","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-ancienne-cafe-standard-part-beneficiaire-annees-1920-vintage-document","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}