Van Choate Electric Car & Light Company
Van Choate Electric Car & Light Company
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Product Details
Intricately engraved antique stock certificate from the Van Choate Electric Car & Light Company dating back to the 1890's. This document, which is signed by the company President and Treasurer Pro Tem, was printed by Boston Bank Note and Lithography Company and measures approximately 11 1/2" (w) by 8 1/2" (h).
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Historical Context
The Van Choate Electric Car & Light company was incorporated in Maine in 1892, and was based at 53 State Street in Boston. The company was founded to manufacture dynamos, lamps and motors. They also planned to market an electric railway motor.
Company literature claimed that "the whole system Is entirely novel and stands outside of everything owned or controlled by any other company. The inventions are said to cover the Held of electrical lighting and power, and to possess some important advantages over similar apparatus of other makers."
Based on the limited amount of information available, it is doubtful they ever reached commercial success.
Additional Information
Certificates carry no value on any of today's financial indexes and no transfer of ownership is implied. All items offered are collectible in nature only. So, you can frame them, but you can't cash them in!
All of our pieces are original - we do not sell reproductions. If you ever find out that one of our pieces is not authentic, you may return it for a full refund of the purchase price and any associated shipping charges.
FAQ
Are the certificates offered on your site genuine or reproductions?
All of the certificates you see on our site are genuine pieces, we do not sell any reproductions.
Are the certificates you sell negotiable on any of today's stock markets or indexes?
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Can I return my purchase?
We guarantee all of our pieces to be authentic. If you ever determine that a piece is not authentic, it may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price as well as any associated shipping charges.
