{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-manufactures-de-lin-et-de-coton-1920s-document-financier-vinta","title":"Bearer Share Linen and Cotton Manufactures 1920s 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, visible in the photo, is a bearer share issued by the Joint Stock Company of the Linen and Cotton Manufactures of Kostroma. It is an original financial security, dating from the early 20th century, probably the 1920s, as indicated by the typographic style, the printing, and the mention of the date in Brussels. The document is printed on predominantly light blue paper, with ornamental motifs framing the main text and a red fiscal stamp affixed in the upper right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe share bears the inscription \"Privileged Bearer Share of 500 Francs fully paid up,\" with the number 16,573. The full name of the company, as well as the signatures of the administrators, are clearly visible. The fine printing and the floral details of the frame attest to the care taken in the design of these period financial securities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right, a sheet of attached, numbered, and detachable coupons can be seen, which traditionally accompanied this type of security. These coupons bear the name of the company and the share reference, intended for the collection of dividends. The whole presents an authentic appearance, with a slight patina on the edges, typical of old documents carefully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dominant pastel blue color, complex decorative motifs, and period typography are characteristic of shares printed in the 1920s-1930s. The inscriptions in French and the specific mentions of Brussels and Russian establishments are clearly legible on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bearer security is a historical testimony to the textile industry and financial practices of the early 20th century. It can serve as a decorative piece, an archive, or an object of study for economic history enthusiasts and scripophilists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed document sold as is. Presence of a slight patina and small signs of wear visible on the edges, with no apparent tears on the shown side. The legibility of the inscriptions and signatures is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares were commonly used until the mid-20th century to facilitate the circulation of financial securities. They did not bear the name of an owner and were transferable simply by handing over the document, making them privileged instruments for investment and savings before the advent of registered securities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping, careful packaging, and professional handling of each order. Your document will be protected with the utmost care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old share, bearer security, financial document, scripophily, vintage share, decorative share, industrial share, textile share, 1920s share, share certificate, old stock, blue share, Brussels share, linen cotton share\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54240743948615,"sku":"62dbfec2-31ff-4452-b94c-4f8606b9e421-PA0.36","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_4fbf2e15-ccfe-40ee-9cd9-b6bd70a6f68d.jpg?v=1782556810","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-manufactures-de-lin-et-de-coton-1920s-document-financier-vinta","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}