{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-societe-francaise-lemoine-1926-document-financier-vintage","title":"French Lemoine Company bearer share 1926 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 authentic document is a bearer share issued by the French company Lemoine, dated March 20, 1926. It is a one-hundred-franc preference share (Series B), clearly indicated in the header and adorned with a decorative blue frame typical of French securities from the early 20th century. The composition highlights a set of detachable coupons aligned to the right, each bearing the company name, the word \"COUPON,\" and a clearly visible sequential numbering, topped with a circular red stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe share features a pastel blue background with scrollwork and guilloche patterns, contributing to the visual elegance characteristic of old financial documents. In the upper left corner, a red \"SFL\" monogram is visible within a medallion, along with a black fiscal stamp attesting to its period authenticity. The main text, \"Action Privilégiée de Cent Francs au Porteur intégralement libérée\" (One-Hundred-Franc Preference Bearer Share fully paid up), is printed in dark blue, and the document bears a handwritten serial number as well as two administrator signatures visible at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed lot includes the entire share and its coupons, with no visible cuts, making it a complete and interesting example for the history of French securities. The printing is on slightly satin-finish paper, with a smooth texture observable on the exposed surface. The whole is presented open, showing both the main sheet and the strip of coupons, all adorned with the same harmonized patterns and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document is placed on a varnished wooden cabinet, providing a warm contrast that enhances the bluish tint and refined graphic details. No major defects are visible in the photographed area: no tears, foxing, or apparent stains on the exposed side. Some natural undulations of the paper may be observed, typical of a period document stored flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main legible inscriptions are: \"SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE LEMOINE,\" \"Action Privilégiée de Cent Francs (Série B),\" \"au porteur intégralement libérée\" (fully paid-up bearer share), \"Paris, le 20 Mars 1926,\" as well as the issue number. Each coupon bears the inscription \"Société Française Lemoine,\" the series, the coupon number, and the word \"COUPON\" followed by the numbering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presents a good general appearance on the visible side, with no significant apparent defects. Some noticeable paper undulations, without affecting the legibility or integrity of the exposed document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares were common in France until the 1980s, allowing their holder to remain anonymous and easily transfer ownership. The attached coupons were used to collect dividends, and they were cut off at each due date. Old financial documents like this one bear witness to French industrial and banking history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller specializing in old documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old share, financial security, bearer share, stock market document, retro share, 1920s share, French share, vintage share, old share certificate, paper share, Société Française Lemoine share, old financial document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270387814727,"sku":"5e5d455b-c3fa-44fc-9c05-1c71022667f9-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_ed0c8e34-2e40-4ef2-bafc-8fbe771d60f3.jpg?v=1782964105","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-societe-francaise-lemoine-1926-document-financier-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}