Rare amber glass pharmaceutical bottle, original label typical of the early 20th century printed in red and blue, with the regulatory word POISON . Full inscription: “Société Pharmaceutique Française – Head office: Melun – Chlorhydrate de Morphine – 10 grs – CPF” , and on the reverse, handwritten “Toxiques” control label in the name of the recipient (doctor or pharmacy).
✦ Origin: France, Melun ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 11 × 5 cm ✦ Material: Amber glass, labels ✦ Condition: Excellent overall condition, labels intact, very bright glass, minor internal deposits
This bottle testifies to the strictness of French pharmaceutical practices at the beginning of the 20th century, a time when morphine, extracted from opium, was still widely used for medical purposes under strict control. The combination of the red label and the "Poison" band makes it a key item for collectors of forbidden pharmacopoeia and medical curiosities .
