Beautifully engraved Stock certificate from the National Tea Company. National Tea Company, a retail food chain-store company, was founded in Illinois on February 6, 1902 as a self service store. This cancelled stock was issued in 1934 and 1935 is over 63 years old and in excellent condition. The certificate has an ornate border around it with a vignette of an allegorical woman sitting next to an aladdin lamp. This certificate will make a great addition to any collection.