The Société des Chaudronneries de St. Pétersbourg is a fascinating testament to the golden age of Russian industrialization in the late 19th century. Founded with its legal headquarters in Brussels, this company specialized in the production of boilers and other metal products, essential for the industrial expansion of the Russian Empire. The company operated in a context of rapid economic growth and technological development, contributing significantly to the modernization of Russia's industrial infrastructure.
The document presented here is a jouissance share, issued during one of the company's major expansion phases. This type of share represented a form of equity participation without a fixed nominal value, allowing holders to benefit from profits without being subjected to certain risks associated with ordinary shares.
Historical Data of the Company
| Data | Information |
|---|---|
| Year of Establishment | 1898 |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
| Capital at Establishment | 3,500,000 francs or 875,000 rubles gold |
| Name at Delisting | Not available |
| Year of Stock Exchange Admission | Not available |
| Year of Delisting from Stock Exchange | Not available |
| Year of Company Closure | Not available |
| Capital at Closure | Not available |
| Number of Shares Issued | 14,000 capital shares of 250 francs each or 62½ rubles gold |
| Other Features | Jouissance share with no designated value, issued in Brussels |
Owning a share of this company represents not just an investment but a real piece of history. Scripophily collectors are often attracted to these documents for their refined aesthetics, the complexity of the printed details, and the intrinsic historical value.
For Scripophily Collectors
Collecting historical documents, known as scripophily, is a passion that allows one to touch fragments of economic and industrial history. Every share, every bond tells a story of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sometimes failure. Owning a certificate like that of the Société des Chaudronneries de St. Pétersbourg does not just mean possessing a piece of paper, but holding a symbol of a past era, of an industrial world that helped shape the present.
These documents, often decorated with intricate designs and ornaments, are not only fascinating from an aesthetic point of view but also represent an opportunity for collectors to immerse themselves in a historical narrative. Purchasing a historical share means preserving a part of this narrative for future generations of collectors and enthusiasts.
All historical documents for sale are intended for collection purposes only. The documents have no economic or financial value, the second image is only representative of the object of the relevant company.