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The Société des Fabriques Russo-Françaises pour la Production des Articles en Caoutchouc et de Gutta-Percha, known as "Prowodnik", was one of the leading companies in the production of rubber and gutta-percha articles in the Russian Empire. Founded in 1885, the company specialized in the production of a wide range of rubber products used in numerous industrial applications, including the manufacture of telegraph cables, tires, and other technical articles.
The company’s headquarters were located in Saint Petersburg, the industrial and financial heart of the Russian Empire. With a share capital of 15,000,000 rubles, the company had a strong financial base that allowed it to compete effectively in the international market. The collaboration between Russian and French capital not only strengthened the company’s operations but also provided access to advanced technologies and foreign markets.
The provisional certificate presented here, issued in 1937, represents a significant historical document that testifies to the company’s continued expansion and success even after the Russian Revolution and during the years of the Soviet Union. This provisional certificate entitled the bearer to one share with a nominal value of 100 rubles, an investment that represented investors' confidence in the stability and future of the company.
Historical Data of the Société des Fabriques Russo-Françaises "Prowodnik"
| Historical Data | Values |
|---|---|
| Year of Establishment | 1885 |
| Headquarters | Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Year of Stock Exchange Listing | Not specified |
| Year of Delisting | Not specified |
| Year of Company Dissolution | Not specified |
| Share Capital at Establishment | 15,000,000 Rubles |
| Share Capital at Dissolution | Not available |
| Annual Revenue (1937) | Not available |
| Name at Delisting | Not available |
Certificate Characteristics
| Document Characteristics | Details |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 1937 |
| Face Value | 100 Rubles |
| Type of Certificate | Provisional Certificate |
| Share Capital | 15,000,000 Rubles |
| Place of Issue | Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Collecting historical certificates like the one from the Société des Fabriques Russo-Françaises "Prowodnik" offers enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of industrial and financial history. These documents, in addition to representing interesting past investments, are true works of art, with detailed graphics and a fascinating history that makes them unique.
Owning a certificate like this means holding a piece of history that tells the story of industrial evolution and technological ingenuity in the Russian Empire and the subsequent Soviet Union. The rarity and beauty of these documents make them particularly valuable to scripophilia collectors.
All historical documents for sale are intended for collection purposes. The documents have no economic or financial value (no economic or financial value), the second image is only representative of the company's object of reference.
