{"product_id":"action-au-porteur-trust-metallurgique-bruxelles-1920s-document-financier-vintage","title":"Bearer Share Metallurgical Trust Brussels 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 vintage document is a bearer share certificate issued by the company \"Trust Métallurgique Électrique et Industriel,\" based in Brussels. The visible side features a typical layout for early 20th-century shares, with an ornamental blue-green frame and stylized floral motifs, characteristic of the 1920s. The company's name is inscribed in capital letters within a central cartouche, against a background of elaborate guilloché patterns, giving the whole a decorative and official appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main part of the document displays the following information: \"Capital: 117,250,000 Francs\" and \"Capital share of 250 Francs,\" clearly legible in the center of the certificate. The mention \"Bearer, fully paid up\" is also visible, typical of negotiable securities from this era. Two handwritten signatures of directors are visible at the bottom left and right of the document, reinforcing the historical authenticity of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right side, detachable, are numerous numbered coupons, each bearing the mention \"Trust Métallurgique Électrique et Industriel - Capital Share N° 144375.\" These coupons were used to collect dividends and are all attached, which is rare for this type of old document. The whole offers a beautiful example of early 20th-century securities printing, with its fine details and two-color printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper has a slightly yellowed appearance and a visible texture in the photo, typical of old documents preserved in good condition. No major defects, marked creases, or tears are visible on the exposed side. The whole is clearly legible and retains its full visual value for decorative or historical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The document and its coupons are intact and well-preserved on the visible side. Some signs of age may be present, but nothing that impairs readability or overall aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bearer shares were common in Europe until the end of the 20th century. They allowed their holder to exercise the rights associated with the share without having to identify themselves to the issuing company. Since the 1980s, this type of security has been gradually phased out for reasons of financial transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique share, bearer certificate, financial document, Brussels share, Trust Métallurgique share, 1920s share, share certificate, antique security, stock certificate, antique stock document, vintage stock certificate, decorative share, industrial share\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54295551574343,"sku":"36c303bf-bfe1-4083-a884-b59b0fb5cf3d-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_4bb5849c-7850-44b5-ba81-6bb6267e29ac.jpg?v=1783308780","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/action-au-porteur-trust-metallurgique-bruxelles-1920s-document-financier-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}