A 19th-century pharmaceutical box , typical of medicinal packaging of the period. The inscription " Opium Fly " refers to older treatments containing opiate derivatives, once used to relieve pain, neuralgia, migraines, and earaches. This box, from the M. Coquelu pharmacy in Digoin (Saône-et-Loire), has retained its original design and offers a rare glimpse into the medical practices of yesteryear . A remarkable object for collectors of medical history or antique curiosities .
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 2 cm ✦ Material: Rigid cardboard ✦ Content: Empty ✦ Condition: Good condition, slight wear consistent with age, label clearly legible
An iconic decorative object from antique medicine – ideal for a pharmaceutical collection or a cabinet of curiosities .
