From a private collection, here is a representation of stock certificates from the 1840s to the 1970s. The collection centers around railroads but encompasses other industries as well. All are originals. Some are un-issued, some were issued and subsequently redeemed (cancelled). Most are nearly as interesting on the reverse side as on the obverse although only the obverse is shown here.
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Weir Frog Company
never issued — Frogs are components of railroad track that facilitate safe passage where tracks cross and connect.
Tunnel Railroad of St. Louis
signed but never issued — Note West Highland white terrier at the bottom.
St Lawrence & Adirondack Railway
never issued
Portland & Rumford Falls Railway
issued to William A. Russell in 1902
Philadelphia & Trenton Railroad
issued to Cross & Company in 1953
Northern Railroad of New Jersey
issued to Mrs. Elizabeth J. Brown in 1925
Missouri Pacific Railroad
issued to E. F. Hutton & Company in 1950
Mississippi & Missouri Railroad
never issued
Little Miami Railroad
issued to George A. Euskirchen in 1941
Little Miami Railroad
issued to Mary B. Little in 1939
Louisville Railway
never issued
Kentucy Central Railway
never issued
Houston, Tap & Brazoria Railway
never issued
Bell Railroad & Stock Yard
issued in 1934 to Lettie M. Hoag and Carrie Mekeel Hoag “As joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common”
Allegheny Valley Railroad
issued to J. H. Snowdon in 1862
Goshen & Deckertown Railway
never issued
Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad
issued to Edward L. Giddings in 1881
Erie & Pittsburgh Railroad
never issued
Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati & Indianapolis
issued to Walston H. Brown and Brothers in 1885
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
issued to Philip L. Bagley in 1954
Bangor & AroostookRailroad
never issued
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
issued to Dean Witter & Company in 1960
Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad
issued to James Gammans in 1878
Boston & Maine Railroad
issued to Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenher & Beane in 1955
Maine Central Railroad
issued to George E. Macomber in 1915
Maine Central Railroad
issued to Edward B. Winslow in 1915 — Note that this is Preferred Stock while the preceding certificate is not, also same signatures on both documents.
Maine Central Railroad
issued to Kidder, Peabody & Company in 1920
Northern Railroad
issued to Shubal G. Rogers, Jr., in 1848
Penobscot & Kennebec Railroad
never issued
Somerset & Kennebec Railroad
never issued
Kennebec & Portland Railroad
never issued
Lionel Corporation
issued to Bache & Company in 1958
Lima Locomotive Works, Inc.
issued to Hay, Fales & Company in 1945
Baldwin – Lima – Hamilton Corporation
issued to Wel & Company in 1960
Philadelphia Company
issued to Harry W. Weihenmayer in 1925
Great Northern Nekoosa Corporation
issued to Doris Alexander Veneman in 1970 — Note that Gerald E. Veneman was president of Great Northern Nekoosa Corporation from 1970 – 1985. Doris was his wife. The illustration depicts the paper mill in East Millinocket, Maine.
Chillicothe Water Company
issued to W. C. Bean April 19,1895
Chillicothe Water Company
reissue of preceding certificate, issued to W. C. Bean, April 19, 1895 — Note that the two certificates were held together by a straight pin.
Rochester Water Company
issued to Wm C. Bean in 1897
Argentine Water & Light Company
issued to William C. Bean in 1896
The images on this page are from items in a private collection. They are displayed here for their historical and artistic value and are not for sale. Feel free to ask for more information on any of them or to request more images such as reverse sides, close-ups of engravings, &cetera.
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