Vintage WALDBERG 100 Francs bearer share from the 1920s, Paris

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Description

Antique bearer share issued by the limited company "WALDBERG", based in Paris. The main document displays in large letters the name "WALDBERG" as well as the mention "Action de 100 Francs au porteur" (Bearer Share of 100 Francs). The certificate is printed on light beige paper, adorned with a complex decorative frame in pinkish-brown tones, typical of financial securities from the early 20th century.

To the left, the front of the certificate is clearly visible, showing the nominal value, the share number (n° 043.657), the mention "Société Anonyme au Capital de 1.000.000 de Francs" (Limited Company with a Capital of 1,000,000 Francs), the address in Paris, and the printed signatures of the board members. A round "W WALDBERG PARIS" stamp is also integrated into the central design.

To the right, a sheet of detachable coupons, numbered "WALDBERG 043.657", occupies the entire height of the document. Each coupon bears the "W" logo, the share reference, and the mention "Dixième Coupon" (Tenth Coupon), indicating their function as dividends or interest to be collected. The whole is printed in the same pinkish-brown tone as the main border, reinforcing the visual homogeneity of the document.

The graphic style, choice of fonts, and overall presentation are typical of the 1920s, with a geometric aesthetic and quality printing, characteristic of the Art Deco period. The paper has a slight patina, with some visible folds, testifying to its age and proper preservation for a document of this era.

This type of financial security, called a bearer share, was common in French limited companies in the early 20th century. The attached coupons allowed the holder to collect dividends without a named mention, hence the historical and decorative value of this document.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The document shows signs of handling wear, some folds, and slight marks on the edges, without major alteration to the print. The main inscriptions and signatures remain perfectly legible on the presented side.

Did you know? Bearer shares were very widespread in France until the mid-20th century, as they allowed for the anonymous transfer and holding of securities. Since the 1980s, French legislation has required nominal registration to limit anonymity, making these documents sought after for their historical and decorative value.

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