Description: Vintage 1970s Pennzoil Stock Certificate Pennsylvania Oil and Gas, Purple, 10,000 shares 12" x 8" ~ This purple 10,000 share certificate of the Pennzoil stock is a rare find, a piece of history that you may never come across again. This American Icon of a company was started officially in 1913, but its roots can be traced back to 1889 when it operated under the South Penn Oil Company. They managed to be an American independent firm until 2022, when they were bought out by the British company Shell and became part of that conglomerate. This historical event, which marked the end of an era for Pennzoil, is likely to increase the value of this Americana significantly. This stock is from the period when Pennzoil expanded into the gas business and acquired United Gas Corp. Pennzoil is/was? The recommended motor oil for most major car brands in the USA and a large sponsor of Nascar and Indy Car. Pennzoil-sponsored cars have won 3 Indy 500s. My pictures seriously can't do it justice! Imagine hanging this vintage historic collectible on your wall as home decor in any room! Stock certificates are another thing that is limited in supply, and once they are all gone into museums and collections, they will be hard to get. This Pennzoil stock certificate, in particular, is a rare find, as it represents a significant period in the company's history and is one of the few remaining in circulation. They are such historical documents with so much history behind them. The first stock certificate was issued in 1606 by the Dutch East India Company. Four hundred seven years of history later, the Walt Disney Company issued one of the last paper stock certificates from a major corporation in 2013. These had to be done on heavy paper stock, almost like a dollar bill, but stiffer and more durable, making them stay vibrant and new for a long time. The other unique thing about stock certificates is that they have all kinds of exciting signatures, and you never know who you will find them. Almost all stocks are signed by the company President and Secretary. Some collectors research the other signatures and historical significance, and they add so much provenance and value to an already valuable item. I have never done this as I can barely read my signature, let alone one from over 100 years ago, and with the time it would take to do thousands of certificates, my mother and I decided years ago not to bother.
Price: 12.99 USD
Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-01-26T03:23:15.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Pennzoil
Type of Advertising: stock certificate
Color: Purple
Date of Creation: 1970s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Gas & Oil
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
