syrakusos Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Vignettes from common stock shares certificates.Pennsylvania RailroadThe Reading Railroad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrakusos Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 33 mm aluminum. Plain edge. 1934 Chicago Century of Progress.Obverse: Union Pacific Lucky PieceArt deco Union Pacific engine. Reverse legends: “Sample of the aluminum in the new Union Pacific train built by Pullman Car & Mfg. Corp.” 1929 trademark Norman shield with ACOA and ALCOA with stars in corners. “Aluminum Company of America"in exergue: "GREENDUCK, CHI" Bronze 75 mm (3 inches). Extremely high relief. Plain edge with incuse “Medallic Arts Company Bronze.” Obverse: “Serving the Graphic Arts / 1906 – Fiftieth Anniversary – 1956” “Pitman” (At left above P engraver’s name: Harold M). Center: in Wreath: Camera, Press, Engraver’s hand with tool. Reverse: three scenes: “Photo Engraving”: “Lithography”: “Rotogravure”. Center triangle with center circle Camera and operator. Harold M. Pitman founded the company in Chicago in 1907. Starting out by himself, he made and sold steel dies and copper plates to engravers. Pitman celebrated its 100th birthday in 2007. Agfa Gevaert Group acquired Pitman for $80 million on July 15, 2010. The Pitman brand is still seen at 16 sales and operations offices in the USA.Detroit Edison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Michael,These are way cool.I have seen a lot of old certificates like this in Brazil (during a period of insanity when I was trying to mess with historical bonds on the secondary market. ) The decorations never ceased to amaze me.Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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