A round, lithographed metal tin , typical of the famous cachou pastilles from the pharmacist Lajaunie in Toulouse. Bright yellow in color, it bears the address "42 bis rue de Cugnaux" on the front, along with the words "Pharmacist - Toulouse - France," and on the back a detailed text about its gold medals and participation in the Universal Expositions between 1887 and 1895. An emblematic object of popular French pharmacy during the Belle Époque, this tin has become an icon of vintage packaging.
✦ Origin: France, Toulouse ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930/1940 ✦ Dimensions: 4.5 cm in diameter ✦ Material: Lithographed metal ✦ Attachment: snap-on cover ✦ Content: empty ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight wear and oxidation spots
Decorative item from the popular pharmacy – ideal for collectors of antique packaging or displays of regional curiosities.
