Rare and historically significant bill of exchange issued by Zenker & Co. in Moscow in 1880. Zenker & Co. was a prominent trading house with deep roots in textile and industrial production, and it played a pivotal role in Russo-Bohemian commerce in the late 19th century.
What makes this document truly exceptional is its connection to the Bohemian village of Valteřice (German: Waltersdorf), where Ernst Zenker, a native of the region, established a thriving textile business that grew into one of the largest industrial employers in the area. Zenker later expanded operations into Russia, building commercial bridges between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Russian market.
This document not only reflects a specific financial transaction but also embodies a broader narrative of Central European entrepreneurial expansion into the Russian Empire. It serves as a testament to the international scope of Czech industry in the 19th century.
A prime collectible for specialists in Bohemian industrial history, Russo-European trade, or 19th-century financial ephemera.
