The Société Russe des Usines de Construction de Machines Hartmann was one of the most important Russian companies in the industrial machinery and locomotive construction sector at the end of the 19th century. Founded in 1896 in Saint Petersburg, this company represented the emerging industrial potential of the Russian Empire, which was rapidly modernizing in response to the growing demands of industrialization.
The company specialized in the construction of heavy machinery, including railway cars and locomotives, products that were essential for the development of the empire's railway infrastructure. The locomotives produced by Hartmann were renowned for their quality and durability, significantly contributing to the expansion of railway networks in Russia.
The stock certificate presented here, issued in 1897, represents one of the company's shares, with a share capital of 4,000,000 gold rubles, divided into 40,000 shares of 100 rubles each. This document reflects not only the economic importance of the company but also the attention to detail and elegance in its production, typical features of financial documents from that era.
Historical Data of the Société Russe des Usines de Construction de Machines Hartmann
| Historical Data | Values |
|---|---|
| Year of Establishment | 1896 |
| Headquarters | Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Year of Stock Exchange Listing | 1897 |
| Year of Delisting | 1917 |
| Year of Company Dissolution | 1917 |
| Share Capital at Establishment | 4,000,000 Rubles |
| Share Capital at Dissolution | 4,000,000 Rubles |
| Annual Revenue (1897) | 850,000 Rubles |
| Name at Delisting | Société Russe des Usines de Construction de Machines Hartmann |
Stock Certificate Characteristics
| Document Characteristics | Details |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 1897 |
| Face Value | 100 Gold Rubles |
| Number of Shares Issued | 40,000 Shares |
| Share Capital | 4,000,000 Rubles |
| Place of Issue | Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Collecting historical stocks such as the one from the Société Russe des Usines de Construction de Machines Hartmann offers a unique window into the industrial and financial past of the world. These documents, once representing a real stake in major industrial enterprises, are now valued for their historical significance, artistic beauty, and their ability to tell stories of innovation and progress.
Owning a stock certificate like this means holding a piece of the industrial history of the Russian Empire, a time of great economic ferment and social transformation. The attention to detail, the quality of the print, and the historical importance of the issuing company make this document a rare and valuable gem for any scripophilia collector.
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