Description: Chinese Stock CertificateThis is a beautifully framed 1920's-1930's Shanghai Electric Construction Company Limited stock certificate. This piece is in perfect condition and has been framed to show the main bond and a sample of the uncanceled coupons below. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is considered either unissued or uncirculated due to not having the dates filled in. The company dates to the early part of the century, but would have been raising larger sums in the 20's and 30's before shuttering the following decade. I've included an image of what I believe the back of the stock to look like, and some images that show in the right light, you can see the reverse is fully printed as well. Naturally I didn't want to take apart the framing which is perfectly done and has a neat piece of appropriate hardware on the back. DimensionsFrame: 17.5"x18.5", Exposed Doc: 12.75"x13.5" History BitsThe Shanghai Electric Construction Company, established in 1907 by British businessmen, played a significant role in Shanghai's infrastructure during the first half of the 20th century. Initially, the company focused on introducing trams to the city, with the first tram line officially launching in 1908, connecting major locations like the Bund and Jing'an Temple. By the 1930s, the company had expanded significantly, operating multiple tram lines throughout Shanghai and becoming a major provider of public transportation. In addition to trams, the company also introduced trolleybuses, which offered greater flexibility than trams because they could move around traffic more easily and were cheaper to operate. By 1937, Shanghai had 10 tram lines, and the trolleybus network continued to expand until the war with Japan disrupted operations. After the war, tram routes were gradually replaced by trolleybuses, which were seen as more modern and efficient The company's contributions weren't limited to public transport; it also supplied electricity to Shanghai, helping to power the city’s growth as a major economic hub during this period By the 1940s, the company, like many other businesses, faced challenges due to the war and later political changes in China. Nevertheless, its legacy as a key player in shaping Shanghai's urban development and public transport is well remembered. sources: Global Times, Searchworks, and Wikipedia FulfillmentThank you for viewing and please let me know if you have any questions! This piece will ship very well padded in a reinforced box and will arrive safely via fedEx. I'm meticulous about packing. We ship FedEx ground, typically within 1 business day, and typically FedEx is 2-4 days delivery time from there.
Price: 99 USD
Location: Golden, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-13T18:55:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Type: Stock
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
