Consolidated Edison Company Share Certificate 1953 New York Utility Stock

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Consolidated Edison Company Share Certificate 1953 New York Utility Stock

An original 1953 Consolidated Edison Company of New York stock certificate, engraved by the American Bank Note Company. A fine mid-century artifact from one of America’s most enduring energy firms, featuring classical allegorical imagery symbolising progress and industry.

Measurements: approx. 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches
Date: June 10, 1953
Condition: In decent vintage condition; minor age toning and archival wear visible. Please inspect images carefully for full details.
Internal notes: QC passed

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FOR COLLECTIBLE PURPOSES ONLY. This is a vintage, cancelled share certificate and holds no financial value. A fantastic piece of scripophily / industrial history.

This elegant mid-century share certificate captures the enduring legacy of New York’s energy infrastructure. Issued on June 10, 1953, it represents six shares of $5 cumulative preferred stock in the Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. — one of the United States’ most historic public utilities, supplying light and power since the 19th century.

Beautifully engraved by the American Bank Note Company, the piece features a striking vignette of classical figures personifying Commerce, Energy, and Industry, set against the backdrop of the New York skyline. The design reflects both the civic pride and industrial confidence of the postwar era. Embossed with the corporate seal (Incorporated November 10, 1884), this certificate stands as a fine example of financial artistry and historic printing craftsmanship.

For collectors of industrial history, American utilities, or financial ephemera, this document embodies the optimism of the 1950s — a period when electric power symbolised progress and reliability. Preserving this certificate honours a chapter in the evolution of modern urban infrastructure, linking the collector to over a century of innovation and resilience in New York’s energy sector.

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