Imperial Oil 1971
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Printing & Framing
All pieces are kept in original dimensions and printed on a custom fine art paper specially developed to match the texture of the original certificate. Prints are mounted behind a premium "passe-partout" mat that adds to the visual appeal of the piece. This is a stunning method of framing and the preferred choice of most artists and galleries for this size of prints.
Our premium frames are available in black, white, natural oak, and natural wenge. Each frame is handcrafted from premium, FSC-certified hardwood and glazed with museum-grade protective acrylic glass to ensure longevity. All pieces arrive with pre-installed hanging hardware for easy installation. Frames feature an elegant 0.6" (15mm) profile and measure 18.5" x 13.8" (47cm x 35cm).
Shipping & Returns
Our pieces are made to order and assembled by hand, so please allow a few days for us to complete your order. You'll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking details from us as soon as your order has shipped.
All orders are shipped using premium couriers to ensure speedy and careful delivery. Please see approximate delivery times below. If you'd like a more precise estimate, please reach out and we'll be happy to help you.
Standard delivery: 3 to 5 business days
Express delivery: 1 to 2 business days
We offer a 30-day return policy on all standard orders. If you'd like to make a return, or if your piece arrives in anything other than perfect condition, please let us know, and we will repair or replace the piece! Unfortunately, we are unable to accept returns of personalized items.
IMPERIAL OIL LTD.
In April 1880, Jacob Lewis Englehart and sixteen prominent oil refiners in London and Petrolia formed Imperial Oil, today Canada's second largest integrated oil company. When founded Englehart was the driving force behind the partnership, hoping to emulate John D. Rockefeller and merge the entire Canadian oil industry into one conglomerate. Although the majority of Ontario's top oil producers agreed to join in the enterprise, notable exceptions were John Henry Fairbank, then Canada's largest oil producer, and James Miller Williams, founder of the Canadian Oil Company.
Englehart and the refiners established Imperial Oil as a joint-stock company with a capitalized value of $500,000. In addition to Englehart, the original shareholders included Frederick A. Fitzgerald, Isaac and Herman Waterman, William Spencer and his sons, William and Charles, Thomas and Edward Hodgins, John Geary, Joseph Fallows, John Minhinnick, William English and John Walker. Together, the shareholders possessed twelve oil refineries and controlled eighty-five percent of the refining capacity in Canada. Fitzgerald and Englehart were the two largest stakeholders in the company and were named the president and vice president respectively. Imperial Oil's charter noted that its goal was to "find, produce, refine and distribute petroleum and its products throughout Canada".
Despite a smooth start, Imperial Oil struggled to make a profit and issue dividends in the early 1880s. The discovery of new oil fields in Pennsylvania and New York drove down the price of oil, and the creation of the Standard Oil Trust resulted in an increase of American oil imports into Canada. In a deliberate move to boost kerosene prices, Imperial closed down ten of the twelve refineries it had acquired through the merger, leaving only the Silver Star refinery in Petrolia and the Victor works in London. In 1883, the Victor works was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, and under Englehart's direction, the company concentrated its refining efforts at Petrolia.
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TRUE TO THE ORIGINAL
Our reproduction experts utilize cutting-edge technology to make sure each print looks exactly like the original certificate. This includes a custom fine art paper specially developed to match the texture of the original certificates so you can enjoy the vintage charm of these rare pieces without the hefty price tag or the hassle of auction.
MADE FROM THE BEST MATERIALS
We visited every corner of the print world in search of the highest quality materials and stopped at nothing to create the best framed product on the market. Reproduced by leading reproduction experts, printed on fine art paper using premium pigment inks, and framed by hand, the result is a museum-grade product guaranteed to last for more than 50 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, we sell museum-grade reproductions ("prints") so you can access these historic designs without the hefty price tag or the hassle of auction.
Yes, we offer a personalization service that allows you to add a personal touch to our historic pieces. All customizations are printed in the exact style and position of the original, ensuring your personalized certificate retains its authentic vintage appearance.
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Yes, we offer volume discounts on orders of more than one piece. Simply add the desired number of products to your cart to trigger the applicable volume discount or check out our popular office bundles.
Yes, we do not include any invoice or indication of price in the package. We use branded packaging and include an envelope with our quality certificate and logo stickers for a premium unboxing experience that makes our pieces very suitable as gifts.
