An antique pharmaceutical box that once contained castor oil purgative capsules, a laxative commonly prescribed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The refined floral border, elegant typography, and central coat of arms perfectly embody the Belle Époque aesthetic of French pharmaceutical products. The phrase "soft elastic bands" refers to early modern capsule packaging, designed to facilitate the administration of active ingredients while improving patient comfort.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 6.5 x 4 x 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Signs of wear consistent with age, compartmentalized interior with even patina
A Belle Époque pharmaceutical box highly valued for collections of antique pharmacopoeia, historical laxative remedies or for a presentation of a medical cabinet of curiosities.
