Set of three old glass bottles with corks protected by tied paper, retaining their original handwritten labels mentioning "Thériaque" (Theriac) and "1st", "2nd" and "3rd centesimal" dilutions. Theriac, a medicinal preparation inherited from ancient pharmacopoeia, was used for centuries before surviving in experimental or laboratory forms at the turn of the 20th century. The presence of centesimal dilutions here indicates a context of pharmaceutical preparation or research, at a time when different therapeutic approaches coexisted. The set exudes a strong aesthetic, combining science, history, and medical curiosity.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 8 x 2.5 cm ✦ Material: glass, cork, handwritten labels ✦ Condition: good overall condition with signs of age, dirt, old labels with traces and irregularities.
A rare and evocative set, perfectly suited for an antique pharmacy collection, a cabinet of curiosities, or a display focusing on historical medical practices. Old bottles sold only as collector's items. Their contents and/or residues are preserved for heritage purposes, unanalyzed, and strictly unfit for any use.
