Lot 179
Vintage Railway Stock Certificates (4 Pieces) – (1930)
Collectables
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7 Jan 2026 · Huge Collection of Fine Art, Antique Furniture, Jewellery and Collectables
Description
Vintage Railway Stock Certificates (4 Pieces) – London & North Eastern Railway and London Midland & Scottish Railway (1930)
This collection includes four rare stock certificates from two of the UK’s most notable railway companies: the London & North Eastern Railway and the London Midland & Scottish Railway. Issued in 1930, these certificates are an excellent addition to any collection of railway memorabilia or financial history.
Details:
London & North Eastern Railway – 4% Second Preference Stock Certificate
Issue Date: 29th May 1930
Value: £750
Number: 115112
Certificate features intricate borders and handwritten details, with the registered proprietors listed as "The Reverend James Franklin Bethune-Baker" and others.
London & North Eastern Railway – 5% Preferred Ordinary Stock Certificate
Issue Date: 29th May 1930
Value: £375
Number: 134920
Features similar ornate detailing with handwritten inscriptions of the registered proprietors, including "The Reverend James Franklin Bethune-Baker."
London & North Eastern Railway – Deferred Ordinary Stock Certificate
Issue Date: 29th May 1930
Value: £300
Number: 100785
A rare variation, issued to the same names as the other certificates, with beautiful typography and historic appeal.
London Midland & Scottish Railway – Ordinary Stock Certificate
Issue Date: 29th May 1930
Value: £1,360
Number: 45226
A distinguished certificate from the LMS railway company, featuring detailed typography and ink signatures from the company’s secretary.
Condition:
All certificates are in good to very good condition for their age, with some natural aging, slight discoloration, and creases at the edges. The text remains clear and readable, with the company names and values still prominently visible.
These vintage stock certificates are a fascinating glimpse into the financial history of early 20th-century British railway companies. A highly collectible set, perfect for enthusiasts of railway memorabilia, antique finance documents, or historical British collectibles.
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