Old pharmacist's box "Cocaine Lozenges"

An old pharmacist's remedy box with a very decorative label, produced for V. Demandré, first-class pharmacist, Place des Cordeliers in Dijon. The central mention "Cocaine & Borate de Soude" (Cocaine & Sodium Borate), associated with menthol, testifies to old formulas intended for sore throats and makes it particularly interesting for a collection of now-banned remedies, medical drugstore items, or a cabinet of curiosities.

✦ Estimated period: early 20th century, circa 1910-1925
✦ Provenance: Dijon - France
✦ Dimensions: approx. 7.5 x 5 x 3 cm
✦ Material: lithographed tinplate + paper label
✦ Condition: used condition, with scuffs, oxidation, stains, and wear on the label; decoration and "Cocaïne" inscription clearly legible

This cocaine pastille box from a Dijon pharmacist is an authentic testament to ancient pharmacopoeia and the history of regulated remedies.