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A £1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving)
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A £1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving)
733813 A £ 1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A £ 1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited. The Great Ships were the SS Great Western (1838), SS Great Britain (1843), and SS Great Eastern (1858). The Great Ship Company was registered on 21 October 1858 and this tranche of shares issued 1 March 1859. The certificate is embossed with the oval vignette of the company depicting SS Great Eastern. The paper is watermarked The Great Ship Company.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
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Certificate Certificates Isambard Kingdom Brunel Issued Printed Share Shares Shipbuilding Shipping Signatures Ss Great Eastern Typography Ephemera Ss Great Britain Ss Great Western
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This print showcases a historical artifact that holds immense significance in the world of commerce and shipbuilding. The image features an intricately engraved £1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited, created by the English School in the 19th century. The Great Ship Company Limited was renowned for its association with three iconic vessels: SS Great Western (1838), SS Great Britain (1843), and SS Great Eastern (1858). This particular tranche of shares was issued on 1 March 1859, just months after the company's registration on 21 October 1858. The certificate itself is a work of art, embossed with an oval vignette depicting none other than the majestic SS Great Eastern. It exudes elegance and craftsmanship, reflecting the importance placed on such documents during this era. Notably, the paper used for this certificate bears a watermark identifying it as belonging to The Great Ship Company. Every detail has been carefully considered to convey authenticity and prestige. As we admire this piece of ephemera from yesteryear, we are transported back in time to witness a pivotal moment in maritime history. From Isambard Kingdom Brunel's visionary designs to the signatures adorning these certificates, every element tells a story of ambition and innovation within shipbuilding and trade. This remarkable print serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and an homage to those who shaped our modern world through their endeavors at sea.
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