A lithographed tin box from the Goy company in Paris, originally intended for antiseptic and anesthetic lozenges. Its advertising lithograph advertises an unusual composition : menthol, borate… and cocaine . Used in the late 19th century to soothe throat ailments, this MBC tin bears witness to a time when certain active ingredients now banned were part of everyday medicine. Its colorful design, period typography, and patinated condition make it a remarkable collector's item, prized by enthusiasts of medical history or antique curiosities.
✦ Origin: France, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tinplate ✦ Content: Empty ✦ Condition: Good original condition, signs of wear consistent with age and use, display legible and well preserved
An iconic decorative object from the period pharmacy – ideal for a collection of antique remedies or a cabinet of curiosities .
