Elegant round lithographed tin, typical of early 20th-century pharmacy remedies, once containing the famous “Véritables Pilules Divines” prepared by Félix Martin. The colorful label lists numerous medicinal properties—aperitive, purgative, depurative, digestive, anti-bilious, tonic—and promises remarkable effectiveness against constipation.
Produced by the Pharmacie Centrale de Nantes (18 rue d’Orléans / Passage d’Orléans), this tin is a superb example of early pharmaceutical advertising, with its highly detailed and period-typical graphic design.
✦ Provenance: Nantes, France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910–1925 ✦ Dimensions: Diameter approx. 5.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed metal tin ✦ Contents: Yes (partially used) ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, vibrant colors despite some wear around the edges
Perfect for collectors of antique pharmacy tins, vintage medicinal advertising, or curious objects from the world of early health remedies.
