An antique pharmaceutical tin for Rhodia pastilles, presented here in its still-sealed medical sample version. Distributed by pharmacist F. Barral, this small rectangular tin reflects the pharmacopoeia of the early 20th century, with detailed therapeutic indications, a printed formula, and the explicit mention "Medical Specimen." A rare item, designed for physicians, illustrating the then-distinct line between medicine and therapeutic confectionery.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 3 x 2 x 1 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with antique patina, clear prints ✦ Contents: Sealed medical sample with tamper-evident strip
A particularly sought-after example for collections of antique pharmaceutical advertising and medical laboratory objects.
