{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-filature-saint-lievin-1920s-ancien-titre-boursier-papier-decor","title":"Bearer share Saint Liévin Spinning Mill 1920s old stock certificate decorative paper","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 document is a period bearer share, issued by the \"Filature Saint Liévin\" Public Limited Company. It is an old stock certificate, typical of the 1920s, whose visible side features an ornamental blue frame, characteristic of financial papers from the first half of the 20th century. The main title, in capital letters, reads \"BEARER SHARE OF FIVE HUNDRED FRANCS FULLY PAID UP\", with the date of Roubaix, October 31, 1923, clearly legible below the signature line. The issuing company, \"Filature Saint Liévin\", is also mentioned at the top of the certificate, accompanied by the mention of the registered office in Roubaix and Wattrelos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower part of the document consists of several detachable coupons, numbered from 1 to 32, each bearing the share number 010204. These coupons are arranged in a regular grid, printed in blue on a white background, and repeat the main details of the company and capital. The edges of the certificate are decorated with a finely printed geometric pattern, typical of the graphic aesthetic of old financial securities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper surface shows a slightly patinated appearance, indicating its age, with no pronounced discoloration other than the blue inks and the ecru background. The graphic and typographical elements are well preserved, allowing easy reading of the main information. No major defects are visible on the presented side: no marked crease, nor apparent tear on this view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography used, the printed signatures, and the layout are representative of French stock certificates from the early 20th century. This type of document was intended for physical circulation and anonymous holding, which is highlighted by the mention \"bearer\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as presented. The visual shows a very clean general condition for a certificate of this period, with clear printing and intact coupons on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares like this one allowed their holder to remain anonymous vis-à-vis the issuing company, which long favored their circulation in France until their gradual abolition at the end of the 20th century. The spinning mills of the North, including \"Filature Saint Liévin\", were major players in the French textile industry at the beginning of the last century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping provided by a professional seller, specialist in old documents and paper heritage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old share, stock certificate, bearer share, financial paper, detachable coupon, stock certificate, vintage share, old document, 1920 share, industrial share, textile share, Filature Saint Liévin, paper wall decoration, old share certificate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489317441863,"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_00aa867e-6cde-47bd-b184-270c54a4f98e.jpg?v=1785625683","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-filature-saint-lievin-1920s-ancien-titre-boursier-papier-decor","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}