Lehman Brothers Ceramic Coaster
Round / One size
$15.99
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Set down a drink beside a story that runs from Alabama commerce to Wall Street history. This Lehman Brothers ceramic coaster recognizes the firm founded in 1850 after the Lehman brothers expanded Henry Lehman's Montgomery store. Cotton trading, a New York branch at 119 Liberty Street, and later investment banking made the name widely known. For collectors, the 2008 Chapter 11 filing adds a powerful financial-era connection. Use it at a desk, home bar, or coffee table.
Lehman Brothers began in Montgomery, Alabama, where Henry Lehman opened the dry-goods store H. Lehman in 1844. After brothers Emanuel and Mayer arrived, the business became Lehman Brothers in 1850. The firm accepted cotton as payment and developed a cotton-trading operation; following Henry's death in 1855, the remaining brothers continued in commodities trading and brokerage. A New York branch opened at 119 Liberty Street by 1858, and the headquarters later moved to New York City. Lehman helped found the New York Cotton Exchange in 1870, joined the New York Stock Exchange in 1887, and underwrote its first public offering in 1899. It merged with Kuhn, Loeb & Co. in 1977, was acquired by Shearson/American Express in 1984, and was spun off by American Express as Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in 1994. Lehman filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 15, 2008. Barclays acquired major North American investment-banking and trading operations, while Nomura acquired franchises in Asia-Pacific and parts of Europe and the Middle East.
Lehman Brothers Ceramic Coaster
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
Set down a drink beside a story that runs from Alabama commerce to Wall Street history. This Lehman Brothers ceramic coaster recognizes the firm founded in 1850 after the Lehman brothers expanded Henry Lehman's Montgomery store. Cotton trading, a New York branch at 119 Liberty Street, and later investment banking made the name widely known. For collectors, the 2008 Chapter 11 filing adds a powerful financial-era connection. Use it at a desk, home bar, or coffee table.
Lehman Brothers began in Montgomery, Alabama, where Henry Lehman opened the dry-goods store H. Lehman in 1844. After brothers Emanuel and Mayer arrived, the business became Lehman Brothers in 1850. The firm accepted cotton as payment and developed a cotton-trading operation; following Henry's death in 1855, the remaining brothers continued in commodities trading and brokerage. A New York branch opened at 119 Liberty Street by 1858, and the headquarters later moved to New York City. Lehman helped found the New York Cotton Exchange in 1870, joined the New York Stock Exchange in 1887, and underwrote its first public offering in 1899. It merged with Kuhn, Loeb & Co. in 1977, was acquired by Shearson/American Express in 1984, and was spun off by American Express as Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in 1994. Lehman filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 15, 2008. Barclays acquired major North American investment-banking and trading operations, while Nomura acquired franchises in Asia-Pacific and parts of Europe and the Middle East.
Ceramic coaster engraved with a simple, vintage-style wordmark that brings a quiet, archival charm to a coffee table or office desk. The cool ceramic top takes heat and condensation with calm confidence while the cork backing keeps cups steady and surfaces safe. It sits easily beside a well-loved mug during long work sessions or late-night reading, a small, steady surface that feels both practical and quietly nostalgic.
Product features
- Durable white ceramic surface resists heat and moisture
- Non-slip cork backing prevents sliding and protects surfaces
- Available in round (4.06") and square (3.94") sizes
- Easy to wipe clean — suitable for hot and cold drinks
- Made in South Korea with ceramic and cork materials
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
| \ | Round | Square |
| Height, in | 4.06 | 3.94 |
| Width, in | 4.06 | 3.94 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: Made in South Korea, For adults
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth