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You will receive a similar certificate to the photos. Offered as a collectable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foxboro Company was founded in 1908 and quickly established itself as a leading manufacturer of machinery, machine tools, and industrial controls. The company went public in 1958, marking a significant milestone in its expansion and development. Over the decades, Foxboro gained a worldwide reputation for its high-quality industrial automation products, which included plant monitoring, information management, and automated manufacturing control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1980s, Foxboro began developing products specifically designed for industrial automation, which further solidified its position in the market. This innovation included advancements in plant monitoring, information management, and automated manufacturing control systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn September 1990, Foxboro was acquired by Siebe plc of Windsor, UK. 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Hilaturas Caralt-Perez was likely a textile company based in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eVeguellina de\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eÓrbigo, a locality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the province of León\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003e, Spain.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp certificate with a raised seal, no cancellation holes present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect gift for a Spanish business\/ finance friend, co-worker or family member! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a collector item, no security value assumed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49436719448351,"sku":"","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/image00031_3678c728-dbe1-4759-bf72-b73d480decea.jpg?v=1734715089"},{"product_id":"cia-mexicana-manufacturera-de-velas-s-a-bond-certificate-with-coupons-mexican-candle-co","title":"Cia Mexicana Manufacturera De Velas, S.A. 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The bond coupons are still intact \u0026amp; present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures approx 16.5\" wide by 10 6\/8\" high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe certificate has pen markings, slight wear and a small tear on the left side that touches the border. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company was Mexican Candle Manufacturing Company, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFormed in 1921 with offices in Mexico City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49437078421791,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/image00011.jpg?v=1734715122"},{"product_id":"tosoh-corporation-warrant-certificate-in-german","title":"Tosoh Corporation Warrant Certificate (in German)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a pristine 1989 Tosoh Corporation warrant certificate, issued in German, represents a piece of Japanese-European financial history. Based in Shin-Nanyo, Japan, Tosoh's international warrant offerings represent Japan's aggressive global market expansion during the late 1980s economic boom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in green, featuring German text, original signatures, and engraving work. The crisp condition highlights the document's careful preservation and professional security printing. Includes corporate seal, serial numbering, and complete warrant terms in German. Offered as a collectable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTosoh Corporation, established in 1935, was and remains one of Japan's leading chemical manufacturers. They are traded in Tokyo, ticker 4042. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49524998897951,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/Screenshot2024-11-02at3.41.17PM.png?v=1734715165"},{"product_id":"kitz-corporation-warrant-certificate-in-german","title":"Kitz Corporation Warrant Certificate (In German via Tokyo)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1991, brown, signature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKabushiki Kaisha Kitazawa Valve)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThis 1991 brown warrant certificate was issued by Kitz Corporation (formerly Kitazawa Valve), one of Japan's leading industrial valve manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"-mt-1 [li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\" depth=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\"\u003eDate: 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\"\u003eIssuing Company: Kitz Corporation (Kabushiki Kaisha Kitazawa Valve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\"\u003eLocation: Tokyo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"3\"\u003eLanguage: German\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"4\"\u003eColor: Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"5\"\u003eType: Warrant Certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"6\"\u003eIncludes Original Signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525002633503,"sku":"INTL-KITZ-WI-BRN-1991-001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/Screenshot2024-11-02at3.14.58PM.png?v=1734715176"},{"product_id":"sankyo-aluminum-industry-warrant-certificate","title":"Sankyo Aluminum Industry Warrant Certificate","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational warrant certificate from Sankyo Aluminum Industry, based in Takaoka, Japan, \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ea city known for its metalworking heritage, Sankyo Aluminum Industry was a significant player in Japan's industrial aluminum sector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued in German during Japan's economic peak, this 1991 document represents the globalization of Japanese reach into European financial markets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eGerman-language warrant certificate featuring corporate identifiers, precise security engraving, original signatures, and complete warrant terms. Issued during Japan's aggressive international market expansion, demonstrating the company's reach into European financial markets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525012234527,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/Screenshot2024-11-02at5.08.57PM.png?v=1734715188"},{"product_id":"acieries-et-forges-de-saint-louis-marseille-france","title":"Aciéries et Forges de Saint-Louis Bond Certificate (Marseille, France) 1912","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a French bond certificate from Aciéries et Forges de Saint-Louis, dated April 1912 with signatures, stamps and coupons attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the early 1900s, the steel industry was crucial for infrastructure development, including railways, bridges, and various large-scale construction projects. Companies like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAciéries et Forges de Saint-Louis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were essential for producing the steel and iron required to support this rapid growth in Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for French collectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49672918565151,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/Screenshot2024-11-08at10.18.28AM.png?v=1734715931"},{"product_id":"greek-bond-stock-certificate-mavis-s-a","title":"Greek Bond Stock Certificate – MAVIS S.A.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erare Greek bond stock certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents ownership in the well-established Greek textile company, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eΜΑΒΗΣ Α.Ε.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMAVIS S.A.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), a key player in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etextile industry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Κλωστοϋφαντουργική βιομηχανία) based in Athens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eΜΑΒΗΣ Α.Ε.\u003c\/em\u003e \/ MAVIS S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Textile Manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eAnonymous Greek Company\u003c\/strong\u003e (equivalent to a joint-stock company)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1964\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Certificate Circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes detailed bilingual text with its attached coupons, this now collectable certificate allowed the bearer to claim dividends, reflecting a piece of Greece's industrial and financial history in the textile sector. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49673364734239,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/image00028.jpg?v=1734715957"},{"product_id":"the-studebaker-corporation-stock-certificate","title":"The Studebaker Corporation Stock Certificate from 1940s 1950s Early Wagons \u0026 Electric Cars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour choice of issued \u0026amp; cancelled The Studebaker Corporation stock certificates from the 1940\/1950s. Features a  scene of the first Studebaker Blacksmith house, with a horse and child outside. Available in green or purple. Punch holes present. You will receive a certificate similar to the photos. Offered as a collectable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eThe Studebaker Corporation started in 1852 in South Bend, Indiana, when brothers Henry and Clement Studebaker used their blacksmithing skills to launch a wagon-making business. With just a $68 investment, they quickly found success, landing a major contract with the U.S. government in 1857 to supply wagons for federal troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eTheir reputation grew during the Civil War, as they became a key supplier for the Union Army, fueling rapid expansion. By 1868, the company was officially incorporated as the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, with Clement as president, John Mohler as treasurer, and their brother Peter as secretary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1319\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 1902, they began making electric cars\u003c\/strong\u003e—an innovative move at the time—catering to city drivers looking for a clean and easy-to-use vehicle. Just two years later, they teamed up with Garford to produce gasoline-powered cars, blending Studebaker-built bodies with Garford’s chassis. This seamless transition from wagons to automobiles set Studebaker apart from other wagon makers. Their legacy as pioneers in American car history is undeniable, from their early electric vehicles to their lasting influence on how cars are built and marketed today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1319\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn an attempt to stabilize its finances, Studebaker merged with Packard in 1954, forming the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1319\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe South Bend plant closed in 1963, and the company's last cars were produced in Hamilton, Ontario, until March 1966. The closure was partly due to the inability to compete with the Big Three automakers and the failure to adapt to changing market conditions. The company officially ceased to exist as an automobile manufacturer in 1967. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":49690363789599,"sku":"AUTO-SC-SI-PRP-194X-001","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":49690363822367,"sku":"AUTO-SC-SI-GRN-194X-002","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Both","offer_id":50927334129951,"sku":"AUTO-SC-SI-MIX-194X-003","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/1_88bf7536-d729-4669-82fa-5e723107f003.jpg?v=1741618274"},{"product_id":"united-states-steel-stock-certificate","title":"United States US Steel Corporation Stock Certificate from 1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour choice of a green or brown stock certificate from the iconic United States Steel Corporation, issued and cancelled in the 1940s. Beautiful vignette illustration of steel workers in a factory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel), founded in 1901 through the merger of \u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Carnegie’s Carnegie Steel,\u003c\/strong\u003e Elbert H. Gary’s Federal Steel, and other major steel companies, became \u003cstrong\u003ethe world’s first billion-dollar corporation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHeadquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it remains a key player in global steel production, with annual raw steelmaking capacity of 22.4 million net tons and operations spanning the U.S. and Central Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eU.S. Steel was orchestrated by financier J.P. 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These certificates are dated from the 1940s and 1950s, \u003cspan\u003eElizabethtown, Kentucky. Never folded, mint condition, shipped flat. You will receive a certificate similar to the ones seen in photos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kentucky Pants Company was established in the late 1920s and operated until 1987. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company's factory was located in Glasgow, Kentucky, and it played an important role in the local economy for nearly 60 years. During World War II, the factory produced U.S. military uniforms, showcasing its versatility and importance to the war effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a significant employer in the Glasgow community, producing men's pants until its closure in 1987. The factory's closure was attributed to the shift of garment production overseas, where labor costs were lower. The building is now home to the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center, which preserves local industrial history, while repurposing the building for cultural and educational purposes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Uncirculated","offer_id":50446619574559,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Circulated","offer_id":50446619607327,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/2_13fa572e-844b-42db-843f-39ca0a6387bd.jpg?v=1741285209"},{"product_id":"transitron-electronic-corporation-the-transistor-tycoon-stock-certificate-from-1969","title":"Transitron Electronic Corporation (The Transistor Tycoon) Stock Certificate from 1969","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a yellow stock certificate from the Transitron Electronic Corporation, issued in 1969. It has not been cancelled, sold as a collectable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransitron Electronic Corporation was a semiconductor company founded in 1952 by brothers \u003cstrong\u003eDavid and Leo Bakalar\u003c\/strong\u003e in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The company was early in the semiconductor industry, becoming one of the top producers of diodes, rectifiers, and transistors by the mid-1950s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Transitron's most important innovations was the gold-bonded germanium diode, which became widely used in computers and military equipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company was also at the forefront of silicon technology, claiming to have produced the world's first silicon rectifiers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese early successes in both germanium and silicon devices positioned Transitron as a major competitor to established electronics giants like General Electric, RCA, and Raytheon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransitron's rapid growth led to a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 10, 1959.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IPO was a resounding success, with 1,000,000 shares offered at $36 each being snapped up by investors in just 30 minutes. The IPO netted the Bakalar brothers $34.4 million for part of their interest in the company. They were dubbed \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/archive\/6802784\/corporations-the-transistor-tycoons\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Transistor Tycoon\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by TIME Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e in 1959\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Bakalar, received a Ph.D. in physical metallurgy from MIT, served as the president of Transitron from 1952 to 1984. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeo Bakalar, David's brother, acted as treasurer and chairman, with both brothers sharing equal decision-making power in the company's operations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eransitron faced challenges in the 1960s as the semiconductor industry evolved. The company struggled to keep pace with the transition from germanium to silicon technology and later to integrated circuits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Transitron did produce integrated circuits and even developed a bipolar microprocessor, these efforts were not enough to maintain its competitive edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransitron's decline continued through the 1970s and early 1980s. The company ultimately ceased operations in 1986, unable to adapt to the rapidly changing semiconductor landscape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its eventual downfall, Transitron Electronic Corporation played a significant role in the early days of the semiconductor industry, contributing to the technological foundation that would shape the future of electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520187371807,"sku":"","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/13_7bf52528-2278-4822-8d9d-d1d70f104f31.jpg?v=1738473408"},{"product_id":"africa-congo-agricultural-commercial-industrial-company-french-stock-certificate-from-1920","title":"Africa \u0026 Congo Agricultural, Commercial \u0026 Industrial Company, French Stock Certificate from 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a stock certificate from \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe Société Agricole Commerciale \u0026amp; Industrielle Afrique \u0026amp; Congo, a French colonial company established with headquarters at 64 rue de la Victoire in Paris. French writing, dated 1920s \u0026amp; includes coupons numbered 21-32 at the bottom. Hand signatures and stamps present. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company was established as a commercial, agricultural, and industrial enterprise focused on operations in Africa and Congo. During this era, private European and American corporations heavily invested in the Belgian Congo after World War I, developing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplantations for crops like cotton, oil palms, coffee, cacao, and rubber, l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eivestock farming operations and m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eining operations for minerals including gold, diamonds, copper, tin, cobalt, and zinc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was one of many companies that operated during the colonial period in Africa. The colonial economic system it was part of eventually came to an end with the independence of Congo in 1960, when the formal economy transitioned from European control to independent state management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520256381215,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/1_c7e8f139-b504-4f07-a487-515fdbabf743.jpg?v=1741622041"},{"product_id":"colonial-rubber-stock-certificate-1944-from-gand-ghent-belgium","title":"Colonial Rubber Stock Certificate 1944 from Gand (Ghent), Belgium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a crisp, red stock certificate for Colonial Rubber for 35,000 shares worth 100 francs each, with coupons attached. Dated 1944. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgium had significant involvement in rubber production in its colony, the Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), during the first half of the 20th century. Rubber was a major export commodity from the Congo, especially during the early colonial period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Several Belgian companies, such as Colonial Rubber, were involved in rubber exploitation in the Congo. After World War II, rubber production continued to be important for the Belgian colonial economy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian colonial companies continued to operate in various sectors in the Congo after WWII, including agriculture and resource extraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520335778079,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/11_ef06476d-b22d-43ba-ab5e-26b60812ea6b.jpg?v=1741622109"},{"product_id":"owens-corning-fiberglas-corporation-bond-certificate-from-1983","title":"Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation Bond Certificate from 1983","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"177\"\u003eThis is a bond certificate issued by the Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation in 1983. The certificate is red in color and features a central vignette depicting two men alongside the company logo. Cancellation holes are present, along with blue stamp marks indicative of its retired status.  Offered as a collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"177\"\u003eOwens-Corning was founded in 1938 as a joint venture between two major American industrial players\u003cstrong\u003e: Owens-Illinois and Corning Glass Works.\u003c\/strong\u003e The company focused on the development and production of fiberglass materials, becoming a leader in insulation, roofing, and composite solutions across commercial and residential markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"967\"\u003eThe post-war building boom and subsequent rise of suburban infrastructure in the United States positioned Owens-Corning as a key supplier. Its pink insulation, introduced in the 1950s and later branded with the Pink Panther mascot, became a hallmark of residential construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003eOwens-Corning went public in 1952 and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OC. By the 1980s, when this bond was issued, the company was deeply embedded in U.S. industrial and consumer markets. While it faced challenges related to asbestos litigation in the 1990s, Owens-Corning restructured and remains an active player in building materials and industrial composites today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50536730853663,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/50.jpg?v=1737757279"},{"product_id":"westvaco-corporation-stock-certificate-from-1972","title":"Westvaco Corporation Paper (now Mead) Stock Certificate from 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic blue Westvaco Corporation stock certificate from the 1970s is printed in blue, issued and cancelled. Once representing ownership in one of America’s largest paper and packaging manufacturers, this certificate highlights the industrial power of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestvaco, which later merged with \u003cstrong\u003eMead to form MeadWestvaco (now WestRock)\u003c\/strong\u003e, was a leader in the production of paper, pulp, and packaging materials that supported both commercial and consumer industries worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company’s long history stretches back to the late 1800s, making its stock certificates a unique window into corporate America’s growth. The bold engraved design reflects the craftsmanship of mid-century printing, with fine detail typical of the American Bank Note Company, which produced many financial documents of the era. These certificates are no longer issued, making them a tangible piece of Wall Street history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for collectors of vintage stock certificates, industrial Americana, or corporate history, this Westvaco certificate also makes a thoughtful gift for those in finance, business, or the paper and packaging industry. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50536755593503,"sku":"INDU-WVC-SI-BLU-197X-001","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/24.jpg?v=1737756107"},{"product_id":"j-i-case-company-bond-certificate-from-1960s-70s","title":"J.I. Case Company (Tractors) Bond Certificate from 1960s\/70s","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour choice of three colors of a J.I. Case Company Bond Certificate from the 1960s\/70s. Cancellation holes present. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe J.I. Case Company, founded in 1842 by Jerome Increase Case, has a rich history spanning over 180 years in the agricultural and construction equipment industry. Initially established as the Racine Threshing Machine Works in Racine, Wisconsin, the company began by producing innovative threshing machines that could process wheat much faster than traditional manual methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt expanded into steam engines in 1869 and became the world's largest manufacturer of steam engines by 1886. In 1892, Case produced the first diesel-powered tractor, and by the early 1900s, it had developed a complete line of road-building equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1928, it was reincorporated as the J.I. Case Company. Tenneco purchased Case in 1967 and continued to market products under the Case name. In 1972, Case acquired British tractor builder David Brown Ltd. A significant merger occurred in 1984 when Tenneco bought International Harvester's agricultural equipment division and merged it with Case, creating the Case IH brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn 1994, Tenneco divested Case as Case Equipment Corporation, which later became Case Corporation. In 1999, Case merged with New Holland Agriculture to form CNH Global, a division of the Fiat Group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eToday, the Case name continues in two CNH brands: Case CE (Construction Equipment), which is the world's third-largest brand of construction equipment, and Case IH, the world's second-largest brand of agricultural equipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs of 2025, Case IH operates as part of CNH Global, producing a full line of agricultural machinery under legendary names such as Farmall, Magnum, Axial-Flow, Steiger, and Quadtrac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":50536771551519,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":50536771584287,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":50536771617055,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/9_f2d0174b-ecc6-43d8-93b7-14eed25ddc1f.jpg?v=1772651272"},{"product_id":"ono-sokki-co-ltd-tokyo-warrant-in-german","title":"Ono Sokki Co Ltd (Tokyo) Warrant In German from 1989","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a warrant certificate for Ono Sokki Co., LTD from 1989, written in German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Japan in 1954, Ono Sokki has been a leader in precision measuring instruments for decades. They were pioneers in manufacturing and quality control instruments, introducing the first digital gauge counter which has been a crucial component of Japanese assembly lines since the 1970's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late 80's, Ono Sokki began partnering with European businesses to use their equipment and manufacturing principles to increase efficiency and productivity. This warrant certificate comes one such agreement with a West German company. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warrant certificate is unique in that doesn't indicate stock ownership- it's a contract that gives the right, but not the obligation, to buy shares of stock at a future date for a specific price. If the stock increases beyond the price indicated on the warrant, the warrant is extremely valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50546712510751,"sku":"","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/28_704ff3bd-0448-4c7f-b6c7-bd058b5a8640.jpg?v=1738036231"},{"product_id":"suminoe-textile-co-ltd-german-warrant-certificate-from-1988","title":"SUMINOE Textile Co, Ltd (Japan) German Warrant Certificate from 1988","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are green warrant option certificates from the SUMINOE Textile Co, issued in 1988 written in German. Offered as a collectable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUMINOE Textile Co., Ltd., now operating as SUMINOE Co., Ltd. following a December 2024 rebranding, is a historic Japanese manufacturer with over 140 years of expertise in textile innovation. Founded in 1883 by Denshichi Murata as a handwoven carpet workshop in Osaka, the company has grown into a global leader with three business segments: interior fittings, automotive textiles, and functional materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1913, the company pioneered machine-woven moquette production in Japan. It was listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto stock exchanges in 1949.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSUMINOE's automotive textiles division is Japan's top supplier in the sector, providing interior solutions for vehicles, including seat coverings, carpets, and headliners. Their materials have been used in landmark projects like Japan's first Shinkansen bullet trains in 1964 and modern vehicles worldwide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50546774278431,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/3_6c9a43ee-e004-4866-b933-42e7f911f487.jpg?v=1738037147"},{"product_id":"u-s-mint-inc-stock-certificate-from-1990","title":"U.S. Mint Inc, Stock Certificate from 1990s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative default font-sans text-base text-textMain dark:text-textMainDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" id=\"markdown-content-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThis is a stock certificate from the U.S. Mint Inc from 1990s that has been issued and cancelled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eU.S. Mint Inc. was a company producing coins and  commemorative medallions, such as those for Nevada's 125th statehood anniversary, and selling collectible coin sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eHowever, the company faced criticism and legal scrutiny for misleading advertising practices, including using a name similar to the official U.S. Mint, which could confuse consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eAdditionally, U.S. Mint Inc. has been implicated in financial controversies, including a $3 million securities fraud scheme involving penny stocks and deceptive practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eDespite its activities in the collectibles market, it is not affiliated with the government-run U.S. Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50557191717151,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/99.jpg?v=1738471504"},{"product_id":"american-bank-note-company-stock-certificate-from-1940s","title":"American Bank Note Company (Iconic Stock Certificate Printer) Stock Certificate from 1940s\/50s","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour choice of an orange or gray stock certificate from the iconic American Bank Note Company, issued and canceled in the 1940s to 1950s. You will receive a similar certificate to the one shown in the photo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of the stock \u0026amp; bond certificates offered in our shop were printed by this iconic company. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe American Bank Note Company (ABNCo) is a historic institution with roots tracing back to 1795, when American patriot Paul Revere established a bank note business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOfficially formed on April 29, 1858, through the merger of seven prominent engraving firms, ABNCo became a leader in secure printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor over two centuries, ABNCo pioneered the printing of currency, postage stamps, war bonds, and stock certificates for businesses, financial institutions, and governments worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Many of the certificate in our shop were printed by them!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe company was renowned for its cutting-edge anti-counterfeiting technologies and secure printing procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn 1909-1911, ABNCo constructed a state-of-the-art printing plant in the Bronx, New York City, featuring advanced engineering concepts such as sawtooth roofs and large windows for improved lighting.\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe company also maintained its corporate headquarters at 70 Broad Street, Manhattan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs the tech age progressed, physical stock and bond certificates were gradually replaced by electronic trading. By the 1990s, the vast majority of security ownership had become electronic.\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe significant drop in global security and bank note printing led to ABNCo declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1999. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the company continues to operate as ABCorp (American Banknote Corporation), providing contract manufacturing and related services to the authentication, payment, and secure access business sectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ticker History","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":50800204349727,"sku":"INDU-ABNC-SI-ORA-194X-001","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":50825873260831,"sku":"INDU-ABNC-SI-BRN-194X-002","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green","offer_id":51095442358559,"sku":"INDU-ABNC-SI-GRN-194X-003","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/8757\/1743\/files\/42_3bb15ce9-6f8b-4b30-9a9f-a481357efcc9.jpg?v=1738472633"},{"product_id":"j-i-case-company-threshing-machine-company-stock-certificate-unissued","title":"J.I. Case Company Threshing Machine Company Stock Certificate from 1907 - Unissued","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a rare, colorful, unissued stock certificate from the J.I. Case Company Threshing Machine Company. Likely from ~1912, offered as a collectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe J.I. Case Threshing Machine Company was a prominent manufacturer of agricultural machinery and construction equipment founded in 1842 by Jerome Increase Case. Founded in Racine, Wisconsin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially established as the Racine Threshing Machine Works in Racine, Wisconsin, the company became known for its innovative threshing machines that \u003cstrong\u003esignificantly improved wheat processing efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase's threshing machines could process 10 times more wheat than manual methods, revolutionizing agricultural productivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1863, Case formed a partnership with Massena Erskine, Robert Baker, and Stephen Bull, operating as J.I. Case \u0026amp; Company. 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The certificate is entirely blank, never issued, and remains in clean, crisp condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"839\" data-start=\"391\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"395\"\u003eColumbian Bank Note Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, based in the United States, was a competitor to firms like the American Bank Note Company and Security Bank Note Company. It specialized in printing secure documents including stocks, bonds, checks, and other financial instruments for banks, corporations, and municipalities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 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You will receive a certificate similar to the one shown in the product photo. Offered as a collectible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eJantzen Knitting Mills was founded in 1916 in Portland, Oregon, and originally operated as the Portland Knitting Company. It began by producing woolen suits and quickly gained recognition for its innovative swimwear. In the 1920s, the company adopted the name Jantzen and introduced its iconic diving girl logo, which became synonymous with fashionable and athletic swimwear for men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"936\"\u003eThroughout the mid-20th century, Jantzen was a major force in the American apparel industry. Its marketing campaigns combined aspirational lifestyle imagery with modern athletic aesthetics, and the brand expanded internationally. 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