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Ouray Gold Mining Company, Ltd, Stock Certificate 1889

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Mining Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Ouray Gold Mining Company, Ltd, Stock Certificate 1889
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Certificate issued in London for 5 share warrant to bearer shares and signed by the company directors. Text is in English and French. The company is listed in Spence as incorporating in 1887. Many mining companies were financed in London during this time frame. The company was registered in 1887 to acquire and work the group of three gold, silver and lead mines, 4 miles from Ouray known as El Mahdi, Dexter No. 2 and Mugwump (Skinner, 1888). The company was successful enough to declare a 10 cent dividend in 1888. The certificate is in very good condition with thirteen coupons attached. Uncancelled. Date 1889 Ouray, CO hwac 8779