{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-charbonnages-dekatherine-vintage-1920-ancien-titre-boursier","title":"Bearer share Ekatherine Coal Mines vintage 1920 old stock certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage document is a bearer share issued by the \u003cb\u003eCompagnie des Charbonnages d'Ekatherine\u003c\/b\u003e (Ekatherine Coal Mining Company). It is an authentic old stock certificate, characteristic of the 1920s, as evidenced by the graphics, typography, and layout typical of the period. The visible side features an intricate ornamental frame in grey-green tones, with stylized geometric and floral motifs all around the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe center of the document clearly displays the company name, the mention \"Société Anonyme\" (Public Limited Company), as well as the date of incorporation (March 7, 1910, Paris, Notary Moyne), and the share capital of 45,000,000 francs. The type of share is explicitly indicated: \"Action de CENT Francs, au Porteur, entièrement libérée\" (ONE HUNDRED Francs Bearer Share, fully paid up), with individual number 399,492. The handwritten administrative signatures are visible at the bottom of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the lower part, there is a series of detachable coupons aligned in columns, each bearing the mention \"Compagnie des Charbonnages d'Ekatherine\", the share number and the coupon number, accompanied by a round red stamp \"CHARBONNAGES D’EKATHERINE\". These coupons were intended to be detached upon dividend payment, attesting to the historical function of the document in early 20th-century corporate finance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe print shows old typographical quality, with matte inks and a fine screen visible under light. The paper texture, observable in the photo, suggests a slightly satiny grain, typical of securities from this era. No reverse side details are visible in the provided image. The whole is presented flat, unframed, on a dark wood background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document shows good overall visual preservation, with a consistent age patina. No missing parts, pronounced folds, or tears are visible on the exposed side. The legibility of texts and signatures is very satisfactory, making it an appreciated decorative and historical object for wall decoration, financial history, or retro scenography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Some slight traces of age or use may be visible depending on the angle, without affecting the integrity of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares were common in the first half of the 20th century in France and allowed their holders to remain anonymous. Mining companies like Charbonnages d'Ekatherine played a key role in the industrialization and economy of Eastern Europe and Russia, attracting many international investors at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique historical and decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old stock, stock certificate, vintage financial document, bearer share, Charbonnages d'Ekatherine, retro decorative paper, 1920s stock, old stock certificate, scripophily, mining share, old French security, stock certificate, decorative wall document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319416312135,"sku":"7f301966-e7fa-4ed6-8754-752fa306200d-PA0.36","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_14a7f882-5b57-4b56-ad6b-78c36bfde25a.jpg?v=1783660123","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-charbonnages-dekatherine-vintage-1920-ancien-titre-boursier","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}