Themed collection

Collection of 10 original Italian equity certificates – Isotta Fraschini and Ernesto Breda (1942–1951)

Prestigious lot consisting of 10 original Italian equity certificates issued between 1942 and 1951, belonging to two of the most important Italian industrial entities of the 20th century: Fabbrica Automobili Isotta Fraschini S.A. and Ernesto Breda.
The documents represent authentic testimonies of Italian economic and industrial history and constitute an interesting set for collectors of philately (scripophily), automobilia, and industrial memorabilia.
The lot includes:
• 3 nominative Isotta Fraschini certificates for 2 shares (1942);
• 5 nominative Isotta Fraschini certificates for 7 shares (1951);
• 1 nominative Isotta Fraschini certificate for 50 shares (1951);
• 1 nominative Ernesto Breda certificate.
The certificates retain the original fiscal stamps, stamps, autographs, serial numbers, and era annotations, elements that confirm their authenticity and enhance their historical and collectible value.
Fabbrica Automobili Isotta Fraschini, founded in Milan in 1900, was one of the most prestigious names in Italian automotive history, renowned worldwide for its luxury cars and for the production of aircraft and industrial engines.
Società Italiana Ernesto Breda, also a historic Milanese company, was a leading player in Italian mechanical industry, operating in the railway, steel and rolling stock construction sectors.
Conditions
The certificates are overall in fair condition, with natural signs of aging such as folds, minor marginal tears, and paper wear, consistent with original documents preserved for over seventy years. One certificate shows a more evident marginal tear, without compromising the legibility of the text or the integrity of the main parts, as documented in the photographs.
This is a homogeneous lot with strong historical charm, ideal for collectors of ancient financial documents, Italian industrial history, and automobilia.