Share to bearer of 500 francs issued in Paris in 1855.

Company founded in 1855 by Charles Fontaine, whose signature appears on the share.

Head office in Paris, 17 Place de la Madeleine. Factory located in Puteaux, near Paris.

The newspaper Tintamarre wrote at the time "Will the shareholders see more clearly? It is from the East that the light comes to us, granted; but the candle of Mr. Charles Fontaine, which only needs twelve one hundred thousand francs [the capital of the company], will it shine with its dividends?"

Rare: only 2400 shares issued.

VF condition: missing top left angle