Lithographed pharmaceutical tin box in shades of pink and red, illustrated with a rich typographic design typical of the Belle Époque. This presentation advertises antiseptic and anesthetic lozenges for throat ailments, with the explicit mention of "cocaine," a substance commonly used in medicine before its regulation. The whole retains an authentic charm with a beautiful patina of use and visible pitting that enhances its antique character. The graphics, very representative of Parisian pharmaceutical advertising at the turn of the century, make it both a decorative and historically evocative object.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 7.5 x 5 x 3 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed tin + paper label ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with wear from use, pitting and minor dirt, inscriptions clearly legible.
A typical piece from the beginnings of pharmaceutical advertising, ideal for a collection of medical curiosities or antique objects related to the history of remedies.
