Vintage box of Oxymenthol Perraudin lozenges with cocastovaine, a name derived from the combination of cocaine and stovaine. Marketed at the time as antiseptics and expectorants, these lozenges were intended for ailments of the respiratory tract, throat, and mouth. The numerous indications on the back testify to the therapeutic promises of old pharmaceutical preparations. Its elegant pink and cream design, combining flowers, ribbons, and elaborate typography, makes it a beautiful collector's item.
✦ Period: Early 20th century ✦ Origin: Dr E. Perraudin, 21 rue Chaptal, Paris ✦ Dimensions: approx. 8 × 5 × 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tin ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight wear and traces of oxidation at the edges.
A vintage box of lozenges with a floral design for collectors of medical advertising and pharmacy items.
