{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-societe-chaux-ciments-du-senegal-vintage-annees-1920","title":"Bearer share SOCIÉTÉ CHAUX \u0026 CIMENTS DU SÉNÉGAL vintage 1920s","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\u003eOld bearer share certificate issued by \u003cb\u003eSociété des Chaux \u0026amp; Ciments du Sénégal\u003c\/b\u003e, as seen in the photo. This financial document features a decorative frame typical of the 1920s, with geometric and floral motifs in grey-green tones. The center of the certificate bears the company's name in capital letters, accompanied by the mention \"Capital: 5,000,000 Francs\". The registered office is indicated as Dakar, Senegal. In the bottom left, the text \"Action de Cent Francs au Porteur entièrement libérée\" (Hundred Franc Bearer Share fully paid) is visible, along with a handwritten serial number (visible: 025340).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right side of the document, twelve detachable coupons are vertically aligned, each bearing the company's name, the share number, and a circular red stamp. The coupons appear to be free of any perforations or detachments, which is rare for this type of old document. The background of the certificate features a printed security pattern, typical of securities from that era. Several printed administrator signatures are visible at the bottom of the document, as well as a large red company stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation of the certificate is meticulous, with clear typographic printing and well-preserved ornamental details. The paper shows slight warping on the left edge, but the overall structure remains flat and without apparent tearing on the visible side. The dominant color is a pale grey-green, with black and red inscriptions, giving the whole an authentically vintage appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate is displayed open on a wooden piece of furniture, highlighting the width of the document and the original layout of the coupons. No back or reverse details are visible in the photo. The main inscriptions are fully legible, which allows for authentication of the issuing company and the period of creation, typical of the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of certificate was commonly used as a transferable financial instrument, embodying the ownership of a bearer share in the company. The ornamental aspect and period signatures make this document a true testament to the economic and industrial history of Senegal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The share is in good overall condition on the visible side, with some minor creases and a slight paper curl on the left edge. Inscriptions, motifs, and stamps are clear and well visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares like this one were very common in the early 20th century. They allowed their holder to exercise shareholder rights simply by physically possessing the document, without nominative registration. Société des Chaux \u0026amp; Ciments du Sénégal contributed to the industrial boom of West Africa during the colonial era, particularly in construction and public works in Dakar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Professional seller specializing in old documents and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old share certificate, 1920s bearer share, vintage stock certificate, Société Chaux Ciments Sénégal share, Dakar financial document, decorative old share, historical security, old stock certificate, paper share France, detachable coupon, act\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54295398351175,"sku":"834f6c41-ed30-4099-89cd-d764c2a27216-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_08e3e7f8-d698-4652-a27d-430b72cbecf2.jpg?v=1783301707","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-societe-chaux-ciments-du-senegal-vintage-annees-1920","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}