The Marvelous Maritime Journey

You are about to embark on a fascinating voyage.

As you browse through the pages of this site, you can travel back in time, from the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century.

And you will experience it like no other, in a truly distinctive and unconventional way, navigating through the stock certificates issued by shipping companies.

You’ll have the chance to get your hands on the original shares that represented ownership of these companies-items that, as you’ll soon discover, provide a vivid snapshot of Italy’s history.

These rare documents have survived political and social upheavals, wars, and, more recently, legislative changes that initially consolidated them in the securities depository and eventually led to their loss of legal value, dematerialisation, and subsequent destruction.

Yet, a few rare specimens, tucked away in the drawers of grandparents or stored in cellars, have miraculously weathered the passage of time, surviving a myriad of adventures reminiscent of those found in fairytales.

After years of research and effort, immense satisfaction comes from sharing with you a collection that stands as unique in Italy in terms of both quality and scope..