Bearer share Compagnie Centrale des Étains 100 francs vintage 1920s

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Description

Old financial certificate visible in the photograph; this is a bearer share issued by the Compagnie Centrale des Étains, a limited company with a capital of 2,000,000 francs. The document has a nominal value of 100 francs, series "B", and bears the number 018119. The title occupies the upper part of the sheet, framed by a wide decorative border in a style typical of the early 20th century, with intricate grey-blue patterns and red graphic elements (CCE monogram at the top and stamps on the coupons).

The main text, printed in black on light paper, clearly mentions the denomination, the issuing company, and the conditions of issue. Several original signatures are visible at the bottom of the document, adding to the authenticity and historical value of the piece. The mention "Société Anonyme" (Limited Company) and the reference to the notary Morenu's office in Paris place this certificate in a specific legal and economic context of France in the 1920s.

In the lower part, a series of detachable coupons is perfectly visible, numbered 1 to 20 and marked with a large circular red stamp. These coupons, typical of bearer shares of the time, were used to collect dividends or interest. The entire document displays a meticulous presentation, with clear printing and elaborate graphic details, highlighting the care taken with financial stationery of this period.

The sheet shows a slight patina and some signs of use, including discreet handling marks on the edges, with no apparent tears or missing parts on the visible side. The ink colors have remained well-contrasted, with a dominant grey-blue, vivid red stamps, and cream-colored paper with a matte appearance. The main inscriptions are perfectly legible, as are the serial numbers and coupon titles.

The graphic style, typefaces, and document structure are typical of French shares from the 1920s, with an Art Deco aesthetic marked by geometric ornaments and meticulous framing. This type of financial certificate is an authentic testimony to the industrial and stock market history of the first half of the 20th century.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with visible signs of age and wear in the photo. The inscriptions and stamps are well-preserved on the displayed side.

Did you know? Bearer shares, like this one, were commonly used until the mid-20th century because they facilitated the transfer and trading of securities without administrative formalities. The Compagnie Centrale des Étains was active in the tin industry, a strategic sector for industry and armaments at the beginning of the last century.

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