{"product_id":"1908-french-metalware-invoice-bill-exchange-macon","title":"1908 French Metalware Invoice \u0026 Bill of Exchange – Joanny Joly, Mâcon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a commercial invoice dated 28 November 1908, issued by Joanny Joly of Mâcon, manufacturer of sheet-metal goods, copperware and galvanised articles, accompanied by its matching bill of exchange.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe invoice features an attractive illustrated letterhead showing the company’s \u003cstrong\u003esteam-powered factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the headings \u003cstrong\u003e“Manufacture de Tôlerie”\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“Cuivrerie \u0026amp; Articles Galvanisés”\u003c\/strong\u003e and references to stove pipes, heaters and kitchen stoves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe business is identified as \u003cstrong\u003eJoanny Joly, Successeur\u003c\/strong\u003e, with offices at \u003cstrong\u003e74 Rue de Lyon, Mâcon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe handwritten invoice is addressed to \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Salvat, quincaillier\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lists various metal and hardware goods, with quantities, weights, prices and commercial calculations entered in the ruled accounting section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe final amount shown on the invoice is \u003cstrong\u003e91.70 francs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAccompanying the invoice is an original \u003cstrong\u003ecommercial bill of exchange \/ draft\u003c\/strong\u003e, also dated \u003cstrong\u003e28 November 1908\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the same amount of \u003cstrong\u003e91.70 francs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis document bears the Joanny Joly company name and factory illustration, handwritten payment instructions, a fiscal stamp, numerous commercial and banking markings, and several endorsements on the reverse documenting its circulation for payment during early 1909.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTogether, the two documents offer a particularly interesting glimpse into the commercial, industrial and banking practices of early twentieth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA strong example of French industrial ephemera combining metalworking history, trade documentation, accounting and financial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 November 1908\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joanny Joly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mâcon, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74 Rue de Lyon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial invoice with associated bill of exchange \/ draft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheet metal, copperware, galvanised goods and household metalware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecipient:\u003c\/strong\u003e J. Salvat, quincaillier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated steam-factory letterhead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture de Tôlerie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuivrerie \u0026amp; Articles Galvanisés\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwritten commercial entries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvoice total:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91.70 francs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated commercial bill of exchange \/ draft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91.70 francs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal fiscal stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanking and commercial stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple endorsements on reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal antique documents, not reproductions or digital downloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvoice:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong\u003e27 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBill of exchange \/ draft:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong\u003e27.5 × 10.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, double-sided\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(height × width)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic early twentieth-century paper with age-related toning, scattered marks and handling wear consistent with its age and commercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe invoice shows light creasing, minor edge wear and handwritten accounting entries throughout. The printed factory illustration and commercial headings remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bill of exchange \/ draft shows fold lines, surface marks and numerous banking and commercial stamps. The fiscal stamp remains attached, and the reverse bears several endorsements and payment markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original invoice and associated bill of exchange shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54126717796699,"sku":"ESC-0017","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img872-composition-3-documents.jpg?v=1789925928","url":"https:\/\/escritorie.com\/products\/1908-french-metalware-invoice-bill-exchange-macon","provider":"Escritorie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}