Vintage Philadelphia
Vintage Philadelphia
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Chemex Six Cup Glass Coffee Maker with Glass Handle - 6 Cup Coffee Maker
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DescriptionKnown as a pristine coffeemaker, Chemex employs all of the chemically correct methods for brewing. Its hourglass shaped flask is made entirely of glass, a chemically inert material that does not absorb odors or chemical residues... |
Stock Certificate Collecting Themes - II
Most people collect antique stock certificates by type, or theme, to give a common thread to their collection and to add passion to the search for specific certificates (though most of us also "cheat" and collect others just because we like them). Collecting themes also provides a logical way to organize or display your favorite stock certificates.
The "Part I" article before this one discussed themes of Industry, Geography, Vignette (artwork), Family Relationship (name) and Time Period. Here are some other popular themes:
1. Events, or some portion of one -
Examples: Civil War, Confederate Institutions, Volunteer Bounty Bonds, Veterans Organizations
2. Firsts, or among the firsts -
Examples: Experimental Aircraft (Custer Channel Wing), Steam Locomotives (Tom Thumb), seminal autos (Willys-Overland Jeep), first electrically wired cities (Cincinnati Edison), current companies over a century old (Wells Fargo)
3. Famous Names, issued to or signed by -
Examples: Rockefeller, Disney, Remington, Pabst, Houdini, Rothschild, Chaplin, Buick, Morgan, Ames, Lorillard...
4. Extreme Numbers on the certificate -
Examples: Bonds for $1,000,000 or more, stock certificates for more than 10,000 shares or less than 10 shares, company capital of less than $1 million, low registration number (three digits or less)
5. Unissued (the printed date usually has a blank in it, such as 187_) -
These are certificates that were never authorized, filled out and given to a share owner. They have usually come from storage and archives of the companies, banks and printers that were involved with the issuance process.
Some people prefer unissued documents because they often are in better condition than "used" certificates. Other collectors prefer issued ones because the names, writing and wear show they were held in people's hands and used in commerce a century or more ago.
There are literally millions of permutations possible by crossing themes. For example, if your family can be traced to Philadelphia, you might collect issued, canceled (the word is usually spelled with one L, but not always), green certificates that have one or two digit registration numbers with portrait vignettes from the 1800's.
Or, maybe not. If your family name is Miller, you could just buy Grandpa a "Millerstown Iron Company" stock certificate, have it framed and give it to him for Christmas. Guaranteed, he won't get duplicates of that gift.
So you can decide on a theme(s), or just browse and absorb and maybe a theme will develop as you learn more about what's available and what strikes that special cord in you. If nothing else, you will find fascinating insights into the people and things that made this country.
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Vintage Philadelphia Film Footage
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Vintage WPA Philadelphia Zoo Poster Print - 24 X 18
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DescriptionPoster promoting the zoo as a place to visit, showing a hippopotamus. |
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BIRDS EYE VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA MAP LARGE VINTAGE POSTER REPRO
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DescriptionTHIS IS A BEAUTIFUL / GREAT QUALITY REPRODUCTION VINTAGE POSTER !!! IMAGE SIZE IS 20" X 30" - PAPER SIZE IS 24" X 36" THIS POSTER WILL MAKE A FANTASTIC ADDITION TO THE HOME DÉCOR!!! ***HIGH QUALITY POSTER FOR DISCERNING CLIENTES!!!!!*** |
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BIRDS EYE VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA MAP VINTAGE POSTER REPRO
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DescriptionTHIS IS A BEAUTIFUL / GREAT QUALITY REPRODUCTION VINTAGE POSTER !!! IMAGE SIZE IS 12" X 16" - PAPER SIZE IS 15" X 18" THIS POSTER WILL MAKE A FANTASTIC ADDITION TO THE HOME DÉCOR!!! ***HIGH QUALITY POSTER FOR DISCERNING CLIENTES!!!!!*** |
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MLB Iphone 4/4s Hard Cover Case Vintage Edition
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DescriptionNew from Keyscape and Pangea Brands, comes the new hard shell case for the IPhone 4 or 4S. This case is made in the USA, the only case that allows art to be added. |
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Philadelphia Eagles Vintage Appliqué Grey Crew T-Shirt
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DescriptionYour Eagles are the lifeblood of the city. What better way to show your appreciation for the Eagles than with some style in this Philadelphia Eagles Vintage Appliqué Grey Crew T-Shirt. This stylish t-shirt features screenprinted team wordmark spelled across the chest loud and proud with the teams logo on the sleeves... |
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It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Paddy's Pub Vintage Fitted T-Shirt
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DescriptionShow your support for Paddy's Irish Pub the old fashioned way, with a cool, vintage style tee emblazoned with the bar's name and logo across the front. Based on the hit comedy series It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, this tee features a front print of the logo for Paddy's Pub, the ill-fated Irish bar run by The Gang... |
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NFL Philadelphia Eagles Heather Vintage French Terry Raglan Women's
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DescriptionJunk Food Classic Heather Vintage French Terry Raglan Pull Over Featuring a Throwback NFL Logo |
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Distressed Paddy's Irish Pub Black Tee
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DescriptionThis It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia shirt features Paddy's Irish Pub run by the crew. Features the text, "Paddy's Irish Pub, South Philadelphia, PA." |
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New Philadelphia In Vintage Postcards (OH) (Postcard History Series)
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DescriptionIn 1772, Native Americans granted land in the Tuscarawas Valley to Moravian missionary David Zeisberger, and he established the Christian community of Schoenbrunn Village, which remained until 1777 when members were forced to relocate... |
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The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping
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DescriptionA Modern Guide to Vintage Vintage clothing offers couture quality at a fraction of the price. But how can you spot a Dior original in a rack stuffed with Little Black Dresses? Vintage-clothing dealer Melody Fortier demystifies the entire process so you’ll know just what to look for, what to avoid, and what to pay... |
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