Old amber glass pharmacy bottle containing Stovaine from Poulenc Frères establishments in Paris. Patented product presented with its rare original cardboard case bearing the same "Poison" label. Stovaine (amylocaine) was one of the first synthetic local anesthetics, introduced at the beginning of the 20th century and used notably in medical anesthesia. Complete and particularly decorative set for an antique pharmaceutical collection.
✦ Provenance: France, Poulenc Frères Establishments - Paris ✦ Estimated period: Around 1900 / Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 7 × 3.5 cm ✦ Material: Amber glass, paper labels, cork stopper, original cardboard case ✦ Condition: Good overall condition. Bottle with well-preserved original main label and neck label present. Old cork stopper present. Original cardboard case preserved with signs of age and minor wear. Old pharmaceutical contents present.
Old Poulenc Frères Stovaine pharmaceutical bottle, a beautiful collector's item for an apothecary cabinet, history of anesthesia, ancient toxicology, and medical cabinet of curiosities.
