Old bearer share 1930 French Chemical Industry Company financial document

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Description

This document is an authentic bearer share from the era, issued by the Société pour l’Industrie Chimique en France (Chemical Industry Company in France). It is a genuine financial security, dated January 1, 1930, printed in blue on paper with a neat presentation typical of early 20th-century administrative documents. The visible side features an intricately detailed ornamental frame, characteristic of old French shares.

The center of the document displays the full name of the company, the mention "Action de cinq cents francs au porteur entièrement libérée" (Bearer share of five hundred francs, fully paid-up), as well as the head office located at 21, Boulevard Haussmann in Paris. The share number (008566) and the printed handwritten signatures of the directors are clearly visible. A stamped seal and various period typographical elements reinforce the visual authenticity of this certificate.

In the lower part, a series of detachable coupons can be distinguished, each numbered and bearing the mention "Société pour l’Industrie Chimique en France – Action N° 008566" (Chemical Industry Company in France – Share N° 008566). These coupons correspond to periodic dividends or interest, a common practice for bearer shares of that period. The entire document is printed in blue tones, with an alternation of geometric and floral motifs along the border.

The paper has a slightly ivory appearance, possibly due to age, and the print remains perfectly legible over the entire visible surface. No details appear on the reverse side or back in the provided photo. The graphic style, typography, and structure of the document are typical of the 1920s-1930s in France, making it a reference item for economic history enthusiasts and scripophilists.

This old share certificate is both a testament to French industrial heritage and a representative example of vintage financial documents, sought after for decoration, educational purposes, or archiving.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The overall visible condition is good, with clear printing and well-preserved coupons. Slight signs of handling or age-related patina are possible, without any major apparent deterioration on the visible side.

Did you know? Bearer shares were commonly used in the early 20th century, allowing their holder to claim ownership without nominative registration. This system, largely replaced today, played a key role in the fluidity of stock market trading and the widespread dissemination of industrial capital.

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