{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-produits-chimiques-de-france-1931-ancien-certificat-bourse-dec","title":"Bearer share Produits Chimiques de France 1931 old stock exchange certificate Dec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is a bearer share issued by the company \"Produits Chimiques de France et Blancs de Comines\", with a capital of twenty million seven hundred thousand francs, whose registered office was located in Paris. The visible side presents a neat print on paper, with a richly ornamented frame of floral and geometric patterns in brown and beige tones. The center of the certificate displays the company name in large letters, the mention \"Action de Cent francs au Porteur\" (Bearer Share of One Hundred Francs), as well as the share number 140456. The handwritten date \"30 Juin 1931\" (June 30, 1931) is clearly legible, as are the printed signatures of the directors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bottom, the certificate is completed by a series of detachable coupons, each bearing the company name, the share number, and a red circular stamp containing the initials \"PCF\" and \"Blancs de Comines\". These coupons, aligned in several rows, are numbered and titled according to their rank (twelfth, thirteenth, etc.). The general presentation reflects a typical layout of financial securities from the early 20th century, with particular attention paid to security and authenticity through the use of watermarks, stamps, and complex graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document has a smooth texture, with a slightly satin appearance visible in the photo. The typography is elegant, combining gothic and Roman characters, and the dominant colors are beige, brown, and red for the stamps. No significant creases, tears, or major stains are visible on the exposed side, apart from a slight wear mark on the bottom right coupon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of certificate was used as a title of ownership on the stock market, allowing its holder to collect dividends via the detachable coupons. It is a representative example of French bearer shares issued in the interwar period, prized today for their decorative and historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe share number, signatures, and handwritten date give this document definite visual authenticity. The whole, well-preserved, is ideal for wall display or as a decorative piece on a desk or in a cabinet of curiosities with an economic or industrial theme.\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 wear visible on some coupons at the bottom. Overall presentation is very good for a document of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares like this one allowed their holders to remain anonymous, unlike registered shares. The company Produits Chimiques de France et Blancs de Comines was active in the chemical industry and white derivative products (detergents, bleaching agents), a sector in full expansion during the interwar period, in response to growing industrial demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping, careful packaging, and tracked delivery by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and financial securities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique share, stock market title, financial certificate, bearer share, 1931 share, Produits Chimiques de France, Blancs de Comines, vintage document, decorative share, old share certificate, antique stock, wall decoration share\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489484296519,"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_38c064f2-55af-4c5d-88e6-c5239c417dae.jpg?v=1785630688","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-produits-chimiques-de-france-1931-ancien-certificat-bourse-dec","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}