Cocaine lozenge pharmaceutical box

Lithographed tin pharmaceutical box in pink and red hues, illustrated with rich typographic decoration typical of the Belle Époque. This presentation advertises antiseptic and anesthetic pastilles for throat ailments, with the explicit mention of "cocaine," a substance commonly used in medicine before its regulation. The piece retains an authentic charm with a beautiful patina of use and visible pitting that enhances its antique character. The graphic design, highly representative of Parisian pharmaceutical advertising from the turn of the century, makes 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
✦ Condition: Good condition with signs of use, pitting, and minor soiling, inscriptions clearly legible.

A typical piece from the early days of pharmaceutical advertising, ideal for a collection of medical curiosities or antique objects related to the history of remedies.