Archives International Auctions Auction 97 October 9, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 97 115 October 9, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com New York 509 509 General Electric Co., 1912, Specimen Gold Coupon Bond New York, 1912 Specimen $500 5% Gold Coupon Debenture Bond. Black printing with blue border and undertint, flying Allegorical woman at top lighting the city, over spread winged eagle with undertint of early large lightbulb. Red specimen overprints, POC’s and “00000” serial numbers. XF condition, ABNC NY. Extremely attractive and desirable GE bond. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-600 510 510 General Electric Co., ND (1912), Specimen Registered Gold Bond New York, ND (1912). Specimen 5% Registered Gold Debenture Bond, Black printing with purple border and underprint, Allegorical figure flying above Manhattan at top and Cherub at bottom, Specimen overprints and POCs, XF condition. ABNC. ���������� Est. $300-450 Ohio 511 511 Ohio. Arnoux Electric Light Co., 1884, I/U Stock Certificate Cleveland, Ohio, 1884. 5 Shares Capital Stock I/U Certificate, Black printing with simple black border, Brown vignette of machine as underprint, S/N 7, Signed by Jean-Charles Arnoux as president, VF to XF condition. The Arnoux Electric Light Company, founded by Jean-Charles Arnoux, was an early innovator in the electric lighting industry during the late 19th century. The company focused on developing and promoting electric arc lighting, which was commonly used for street lighting before the widespread adoption of incandescent bulbs. Competing in a fiercely competitive market, the Arnoux Electric Light Company contributed to the early advancements in electrical technology, although it did not achieve the same level of prominence as some of its contemporaries like Edison Electric. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 Philippines 512 512 Manila Electric Railroad and Lighting Corp., 1903 Specimen Bond Rarity Philippines (Inc. in Connecticut), 1903. $1000 Specimen5% First Lien and Collateral Trust Sinking Fund Gold Bond, Black text with black border and gray underprint, Company name flanked by allegorical women at top. Red specimen overprints, ‘00000’ serial number, POCs. VF condition, IBN. Unlisted railroad in Cox, Rare. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400