{"product_id":"mavis-bottling-co-of-america-pepsi-1931-stock-certificate-belle-m-crowhurst","title":"Mavis Bottling Co. of America - Pepsi* 1931 Stock Certificate Belle M. Crowhurst","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMavis Bottling Co. of America - Pepsi* 1931 Stock Certificate Belle M. Crowhurst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Charles Guth, whom owned Mavis Candies, a Long Island based company that made chocolate candy and soft drinks, sold his business for stock in \"Loft, Inc.\" a chain of candy stores that featured fountain soda counters and was going through 31,000 gallons of Coca-Cola syrup. In 1931, Guth switched over to Pepsi, after having bought it out of bankruptcy along with a partner for approx. $10,500 - then he went on to buy out the partner's interest. When the dust settled, Guth owned approx. 90% of Pepsi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScarce. Showing only minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Minor wear along the top and bottom edges. Several top left corner pin holes. No other issues to note. Overall, in good condition. Will display well in your collection. An excellent framing candidate. You will receive the exact certificate shown in the photos. It measures approx. 8 1\/4\" x 10 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Shipped securely in poly bag, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w\/ tracking**\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49440800014649,"sku":"Stock 815","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/fd218982-b3b6-4e23-9a02-66a46cacd187.jpg?v=1718729797","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/mavis-bottling-co-of-america-pepsi-1931-stock-certificate-belle-m-crowhurst","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}