{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-mines-de-zinc-du-guergour-1920s-document-financier-vintage","title":"Bearer Share Guergour Zinc Mines 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\u003eAn old financial document, this is a bearer share issued by the \u003cb\u003eSociété des Mines de Zinc du Guergour\u003c\/b\u003e. The visible side features rectangular paper, framed by a wide burgundy decorative frieze, typical of early 20th-century antique shares. The central print displays official information in capital letters, including \"SOCIÉTÉ DES MINES DE ZINC DU GUERGOUR,\" as well as the nominal value \"ACTION DE 2,500 FRANCS AU PORTEUR\" (BEARER SHARE OF 2,500 FRANCS). Several period signatures and stamps are clearly visible on the upper part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the main document, a series of detachable coupons is attached, each bearing the inscription \"MINES DE ZINC DU GUERGOUR\" and the share number. These coupons, printed in matching tones, attest to the historical use of this type of financial security for collecting dividends. The entire piece is printed on slightly yellowed paper, revealing a beautiful period patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style, typography, and structure of the official mentions correspond to the standards of the 1920s. The presence of ornamental motifs and the company logo in a medallion reinforce the decorative and heritage character of this document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis certificate, with its intact coupons, offers a valuable visual testimony to the history of mining companies and French industrial finance. The printing details, paper quality, and finesse of the ornaments are characteristic of vintage stock documents sought after for their historical and decorative value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe share number visible on the specimen is \u003cb\u003e005513\u003c\/b\u003e. The original handwritten signatures and official stamp are present on the main side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Slight signs of handling, even patina, visible edges and corners without major tears. The coupons appear complete and attached to the main document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares, like those of Mines de Zinc du Guergour, allowed for anonymous transfer of ownership at the time, without nominative registration. The bearer of the document was considered the legal owner, which contributed to the popularity of this type of security until the stock market reforms of the 20th century.\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 specializing in antique documents and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique share, bearer security, financial document, stock certificate, vintage share, mining company, Guergour zinc, 1920s share, old stock certificate, antique share, retro share, paper share, decorative share\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54303042109767,"sku":"e5026ae6-13fc-482c-a490-ff1ae9ec8e86-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_6fc67004-69ca-45d8-9947-216482aa13cb.jpg?v=1783409642","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-mines-de-zinc-du-guergour-1920s-document-financier-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}