{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-gbrf-maroc-annees-1920-ancien-document-financier-vintage","title":"Bearer share GBRF Morocco 1920s old vintage financial document","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 an old bearer share, issued by the \"Société Anonyme de Gérance des Bruttons de la Société de Recherches et de Forages\" (GBRF), headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco. It is a \"Founder's Share\" certificate, numbered 0457, as indicated on the visible side. The document features a large ornamental border in a classic style, typical of shares and financial securities from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe left side of the document displays a central print with decorative surrounding motifs, a main frame containing the company name, the title designation, the share capital (21,000 francs), as well as several printed signatures, including that of the chairman of the board of directors. The \"GBRF\" seal is clearly visible at the bottom of the page, reinforcing the visual authenticity of this type of old financial object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right side of the document, there is a series of detachable coupons, each bearing the number 0457 and official stamps. These coupons were intended to be cut off upon payment of dividends or interest, a common practice for bearer shares of that era. The entire paper has a cream tint with purplish nuances in the ornaments, accentuating the vintage and decorative character of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style, typography, and structure of the legal notices are characteristic of the 1920s, a period when this type of document was printed on thick paper and adorned with complex motifs to limit counterfeiting. No details are visible regarding the back of the document or any additional handwritten annotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece presented is in good visual condition on the exposed side, with no apparent tears or major stains. There is a slight age-related patina, typical of old papers, which contributes to its authentic and decorative appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Shows slight wear and natural patina consistent with an old financial document from the 1920s. The inscriptions and ornaments remain clearly legible on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares were commonly used in the early 20th century, allowing their holder to exercise financial rights without their name appearing in the company's registers. This system, now largely abandoned for transparency reasons, facilitated rapid transfers of ownership and was particularly widespread in large colonial companies, especially in Morocco under the French protectorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antiques and historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique share, bearer security, vintage financial document, GBRF Casablanca, Morocco share 1920, founder's share, decorative financial paper, colonial company share, old share certificate, vintage stock certificate, 1920s paper share, Morocco stock market security\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54483328237895,"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_b809ecf3-7d7a-4c00-a3c0-b20f68d3d532.jpg?v=1785576731","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-gbrf-maroc-annees-1920-ancien-document-financier-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}