Old pharmacy bottle "Veratrine Sulphate - Poison"

Old amber glass pharmaceutical bottle still containing its original powder, from the Pharmacie Centrale de France in Paris. It retains its two original labels, including the regulatory "POISON" strip, as well as its old cork stopper. Veratrine sulfate, an alkaloid extracted from veratrum, was used therapeutically in very small doses but was classified among highly toxic substances.

✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century (circa 1905-1920)
✦ Provenance: Pharmacie Centrale de France - Paris, France
✦ Dimensions: approx. 8.5 × 3.5 cm
✦ Material: Blown glass, paper labels, cork stopper
✦ Condition: Good general condition, original powder still present, labels well preserved with usual wear, old stopper with missing parts and wear due to age.

Authentic old toxic bottle from the Pharmacie Centrale de France, very decorative for an old pharmacy collection, cabinet of curiosities or medical decoration.