Former share Djebel Felten Mining Company bearer share 1920s vintage
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Description
This document is an old bearer share issued by the Société Minière du Djebel Felten, visible on the front. The certificate features a decorative border printed in burgundy red on a pale blue background, typical of early 20th-century stock certificates. The main title, "Part Bénéficiaire au Porteur n° 07031" (Bearer Profit Share No. 07031), is clearly legible in black characters, accompanied by legal notices and the share capital displayed in francs. The registered office is indicated as Paris. The lower part of the document contains a series of coupons numbered 15 to 32, all in the name of the same company and bearing the same share number.
The typography, ornaments, and general presentation reflect a classic administrative aesthetic from the 1920s. The paper shows a slight embossing visible on the border, enhancing the authentic and antique appearance of the document. The printed signatures and visible stamps reinforce the historical dimension of this stock certificate.
The detachable coupons are still attached, which is rare for this type of old certificate. They are arranged in two rows, each bearing the inscription "SOCIETE MINIERE DU DJEBEL FELTEN – Part Bénéficiaire n°07031 – [coupon number]ème coupon". The dominant color of the document is a pastel blue, enhanced by the red border and black inscriptions.
The document shows some signs of age: slight undulations and a minimal yellowing of the edges, typical of old papers, but the print remains clear and legible. No major defects are visible on the presented side.
This type of stock certificate, also called an "old share" or "bearer bond," is sought after for wall decoration or for building historical archives. Its graphic presentation and the presence of coupons make it a representative example of 1920s financial iconography.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows good overall preservation, with some minor age-related marks.
Did you know? Bearer shares, like this one, were commonly issued by mining and industrial companies in the first half of the 20th century to raise funds from the public. The Société Minière du Djebel Felten was active in mining in North Africa, and its certificates bear witness to the boom in French colonial investment at that time.
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