Old amber glass pharmaceutical bottle from the Pharmacie Centrale de France in Paris, retaining its original lithographed metal stopper, its period labels including the regulatory "POISON" band, and a handwritten label dated 1-1-1932 on the reverse. It was intended to contain Rue (Ruta graveolens), a medicinal plant formerly used in therapy and classified among toxic substances.
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century (circa 1905-1925, with a repurposed label dated 1932) ✦ Provenance: Pharmacie Centrale de France - Paris, France ✦ Dimensions: approx. 13.5 × 5 cm ✦ Material: Amber glass, paper labels, lithographed metal stopper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, original labels showing some wear and minor losses, original metal cap with signs of use, old handwritten label on the reverse.
Old "POISON" bottle from the Pharmacie Centrale de France with original advertising capsule, sought after for collections of antique pharmacy, curiosity cabinets, and medical decoration.
