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Original 1926 Ottawa Paint Works Limited Bill of Exchange

Fascinating early Canadian financial document issued by Ottawa Paint Works Limited, dated September 7, 1926, for the amount of $26.65.

Addressed to Mr. W. Dixon of Arthur, Ontario, and payable through The Standard Bank of Canada.

Features:

Blue 2¢ Canada Excise Stamp affixed and cancelled
Clear purple bank stamps from both Ottawa and Arthur branches
Embossed red “Sign of Quality / O.P.W. – Ottawa Paint Works Limited” emblem
Printed on mint-green security paper
Size: Approx. 3.5 × 8.25 inches
Date: 1926

Excellent example of Canadian fiscal and commercial ephemera with both advertising and philatelic interest.

💡 Historical Note

The Ottawa Paint Works Limited operated during the early 20th century, known for its paints and varnishes marked “Highest Quality – Made in Canada.” The Standard Bank of Canada merged into the Canadian Bank of Commerce just two years later (1928), making this an interesting pre-merger financial artifact.

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