Action Émailleries de la Marne 1920s vintage bearer share

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Description

This old financial document, visible in the photo, is a bearer share from the company "Émailleries de la Marne." The document features a wide decorative red-orange frieze on a white background, typical of securities from the early 20th century. In the center, the inscription "Action de Mille Deux Cent Cinquante Francs au Porteur" (Bearer Share of One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Francs) is clearly legible, with issue number 097,959. The "EM" logo within a circle, as well as various printed signatures, appear in the upper left.

The lower part of the document consists of a series of numbered detachable coupons, aligned in two rows. Each coupon bears the inscription "Émailleries de la Marne" and an individual number, with several visible blue stamps, likely indicating interest or dividend payments. The graphic style, paper, and typography are characteristic of the 1920s, consistent with the period mentioned.

The entire document is presented flat, unframed, on a wooden surface. There is a slight patina and visible creases, mainly on the edges, testifying to its age and handling over time. The original colors, especially the red-orange of the patterns, remain well-preserved and give an authentic decorative appearance to this document.

The main text displays, in period typography, the legal information and the company's capital. The background has a repeated geometric pattern, typical of financial documents of that era, which ensured both the security and aesthetics of the document. The lower coupons are all present and appear intact on the visible side.

This type of old share, also called a "bearer share," was used as proof of ownership and could be transferred or exchanged. The inscriptions, patterns, and stamps are clearly visible, enhancing the historical and visual interest of the document.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of creases, patina, and some visible handling marks on the edges and surface. The main inscriptions and patterns remain clearly legible and sharp on the visible side.

Did you know? Bearer shares, like those of Émailleries de la Marne, were commonly used in France before the widespread adoption of the registered system. Their anonymous circulation allowed for the transmission and negotiation of securities without registration in the owner's name, a practice that was gradually restricted from the 1930s for security and traceability reasons.

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