{"product_id":"decorative-1904-english-vellum-mortgage-twenty-one-houses-in-southall-london","title":"Decorative 1904 English Vellum Mortgage—Twenty-One Houses in Southall, London","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn impressive and unusually elaborate English mortgage indenture, handwritten on multiple sheets of vellum and dated May 14, 1904.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe document records a mortgage from \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip James Scott\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong\u003eWestbourne Park Permanent Building Society\u003c\/strong\u003e securing the substantial sum of \u003cstrong\u003e£4,200 plus interest\u003c\/strong\u003e. The security consisted of 21 parcels of land and the 21 houses erected upon them, numbered \u003cstrong\u003e35 through 55 inclusive on Beaconsfield Avenue, Southall, Middlesex\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe mortgage provides a fascinating record of Edwardian suburban development. Rather than financing one residence, the transaction supported an entire row of newly constructed houses. The document’s provisions allowed individual houses to be released from the mortgage upon payment of an agreed portion of the principal, illustrating the financial structure used by speculative builders during London’s early twentieth-century expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe indenture is visually striking, with a large calligraphic “This Indenture” heading, red ruled borders, ornate legal script, original green fastening ribbons, embossed revenue stamps totaling £5 5s, silver-colored duty stamps and several original seals. A large red wafer seal represents the Westbourne Park Permanent Building Society, while a smaller personal seal appears beside Philip J. Scott’s signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse bears a handwritten memorandum dated July 27, 1921, acknowledging that the building society had received all money secured by the mortgage. It also retains official Land Registry markings and title number 45778.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA handsome piece of English legal history combining decorative calligraphy, fiscal stamps, original seals and an excellent connection to the development of suburban London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 1904\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDischarged:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 27, 1921\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beaconsfield Avenue, Southall, Middlesex, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philip James Scott and the Westbourne Park Permanent Building Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal:\u003c\/strong\u003e £4,200 plus interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twenty-one parcels and houses, numbered 35–55 inclusive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuscript on vellum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revenue stamps, embossed duty stamps, red seals, registry markings and original green ties\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original folds, handling creases, light toning and scattered surface soiling. Some wear and minor separation around folds and fastening points, but substantially complete with stamps, seals and ribbons preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52901961892122,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_3136.jpg?v=1789664674","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/en-ca\/products\/decorative-1904-english-vellum-mortgage-twenty-one-houses-in-southall-london","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}