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Stunning 1899 Antique Marine Insurance Certificate – Samuel Pierce Organ Pipe Co. / S.S. Saxon PrinceUp for sale is a beautifully preserved, 100% original Certificate of Insurance dated September 28, 1899. Issued by the historic Thames & Mersey Marine Insurance Company, Limited (Liverpool & London Chambers) via their New York agent, H.K. Fowler.This unique piece of maritime and musical history details a shipment of "Eight boxes Organ Pipes" valued at $568.00 bound for Buenos Aires, Argentina.Fascinating Historical Highlights:
• The Cargo: Insured for the Samuel Pierce Organ Pipe Co., a highly regarded and foundational American organ pipe manufacturer established in Reading, Massachusetts.
• The Vessel: The cargo was shipped on board the S.S. "Saxon Prince", a notable steamer of the Prince Line.
• The Logistics: Handled by John C. Seager Company, Agents out of New York, destined for Messrs. Lockhart & Co. in Buenos Aires.
• Authenticity: Features two distinct hand-signed signatures at the bottom (signed by attorney W.W. Fowler for Agent H.K. Fowler) and the original printed policy numbers (No. 3177 / Certificate No. 24598).Condition Notes:
• Excellent antique condition for a document over 125 years old.
• Features bright, crisp blue and black typography on aged paper.
• Displays natural light aging and faint fold lines as typical for genuine documents of this era.
• Edges are clean, and the text remains perfectly legible.52/7
