Waldorf System Incorporated
Waldorf System Incorporated
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Product Details
Beautifully engraved antique stock certificate from the Waldorf System Incorporated dating back to the 1920's. This document, which is signed by the company Vice President and Asistant Treasurer, was printed by the American Bank Note Company, and measures approximately 11 1/2" (w) by 7 1/2" (h).
This certificate's fantastic vignette features the company' famous Red Apple logo, flanked by a pair of female allegorical figures.
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You will receive the exact certificate pictured.
Historical Context
The first New England based lunchroom, or cafeteria, chain was Waldorf Lunch. Established in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1904 by Henry S. Kelsey, Waldorf Lunch was named after New York's Waldorf Hotel on the premise that its efficient service could rival the famous luxury hotel's.

Within a dozen years the company opened 23 locations in Boston and Cambridge, as well as 37 others, most of which were located in the northeast.
By 1929, the company had 147 eateries and served 52 million meals a year. The company's Red Apple logo was a fixture on the urban scene, with many locations open 24 hours a day.
Dishes were standardized, with many being prepared at a central commissary to optimize economies of scale. Coffee, donuts, soups, sandwiches and simple entrees were featured and prices were kept low to attract local workers.
The company operated independently until the mid 1960's when it was taken over by Restaurant Associates. By then, the company was already in decline, being pinched by the likes of McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken and the burgeoning fast food industry.
Waldorf started closing locations until it was completely gone by the mid 1970s.
General 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. |
Shipping
We make every effort to ship out all orders within 24 hours of receipt. We ship the majority of orders via the USPS. Shipping within the United States is $5.00 regardless of the number of certificates you purchase. If your order exceeds $30, shipping is FREE! International shipping costs, as well as upgraded services such as Priority and Express Mail, and UPS and DHL services, are calculated during checkout. OVERSEAS ORDERS PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DECLARE FULL ORDER VALUE ON ALL SHIPMENTS. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL VAT/CUSTOMS CHARGES. As soon as your order is shipped you will receive your tracking information via email. |
Returns
You may return any merchandise, for any reason, within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund of the purchase price. 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. |
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. Â
Are the certificates you sell negotiable on any of today's stock markets or indexes?Â
No. All of the pieces we sell are either canceled or obsolete and have collectible value only.Â
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Are the images presented in your product listings of the exact piece I will receive?Â
It depends. We try to present images of the exact piece you will receive whenever possible. However, when we are offering quantities of a piece, this is impossible. The best way to determine if the images presented are of the actual piece you will receive or are representative, is to click on the "Product Details" or "Images" tab. The description presented will let you know.Â
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How will you ship my order and how much do you charge? We ship all orders via the United States Postal Service. For orders taking advantage of standard (First Class) shipping, we offer flat rate pricing, so you pay only the advertised shipping charge regardless of the number of pieces you purchase. Current charges may be reviewed here. Priority and Express Mail, UPS and DHL services are also available, and costs are calculated during checkout.
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Can I return my purchase?Â
Absolutely. You may return any merchandise, for any reason, within 30 days of the purchase date for a full refund of the purchase price.
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.  |