{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-grands-travaux-metropolitains-1920s-vintage-document-financier","title":"Bearer Share Grands Travaux Métropolitains 1920s vintage financial document","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed Visual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is a bearer share issued by the \u003cb\u003eSociété des Grands Travaux Métropolitains\u003c\/b\u003e (SGTM), identifiable by its dark green capitalized heading and its ornamental border typical of early 20th-century financial documents. The upper part features a frame with stylized geometric and floral patterns, printed in green, which encloses the main information of the share. The company's title, the mention \"Société Anonyme au capital de 184 000 000 de Francs\" (Public Limited Company with a capital of 184,000,000 Francs), and the address of the registered office in Neuilly-sur-Seine, 83 rue de Villiers, are clearly distinguishable. The share number, 353.304, is also clearly visible, as is the designation \"1\/50th of Founder's Share fully paid up.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe center of the document displays the \"SGTM\" watermark, and the signature area includes two handwritten initials, one of which belongs to the Chairman of the Board of Directors. A red company stamp appears in the upper left corner, with a circular motif and a stylized logo, reinforcing the authenticity of the document. The paper has a slightly satin finish, typical of shares from this period, with clear printing and well-preserved colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower part of the document consists of a series of detachable coupons, numbered 1 to 40, each bearing the share number and the mention \"GRANDS TRAVAUX METROPOLITAINS S.G.T.M.\". Each coupon is validated by a round red stamp, replicating the company's logo motif. The coupons are printed in a green shade similar to the overall frame, with horizontally aligned text and regular separation lines. The cutting of the coupons is clearly visible, with no apparent signs of separation or missing parts on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire document presents a classic structure of early 20th-century financial securities, with an orderly layout, old typography, and graphic elements characteristic of the era. The overall condition visible in the photo is very satisfactory: the edges appear clean, with no tears or major stains on the exposed side. The paper holds up well, with no significant creases or noticeable dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main inscriptions are perfectly legible, and the whole exudes an authentic vintage aesthetic, enhanced by the green color and the presence of the original coupons. This type of document is sought after for its historical and decorative interest, especially by enthusiasts of economic history and scripophily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side is in very good visual condition, with clear printing, well-preserved colors, and intact coupons on this side. No major apparent defects on the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares like this one were commonly issued by large French companies in the early 20th century. The Société des Grands Travaux Métropolitains played a major role in the construction of urban infrastructure, particularly in the Paris region, at a time when the development of the metro and major public works was booming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller. Your document will be protected with the utmost care to ensure secure delivery.\u0026lt;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54296796660039,"sku":"0f600e4f-64c4-4f4d-9abf-2150a6a96d15-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_d234ff25-a20d-4d27-84a9-8a79476edcea.jpg?v=1783335901","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-grands-travaux-metropolitains-1920s-vintage-document-financier","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}