A rare, complete, and still sealed bottle of Carabaña natural medicinal mineral water , renowned for its purgative, laxative, and antiseptic properties. Imported from Spain and distributed in France by Gan Frères in Pau (Basses-Pyrénées) , it retains its original crimped metal stopper and its contents intact. The label, printed in black on beige paper, is adorned with 12 gold medals and 10 diplomas of honor , attesting to the awards received at international exhibitions at the end of the 19th century. It also mentions the French ministerial authorizations of 1885 and 1890 , which precisely dates the period of its commercialization.
✦ Origin: Spain, source La Salud ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1890 ✦ Dimensions: 18x5.5cm ✦ Material: Glass, paper label, metal capsule ✦ Condition: Very good condition – bottle full and still sealed, label clearly legible with small tears at the bottom, slight natural patina on the paper
This piece combines the charm of an old-fashioned pharmacy with the aesthetics of Belle Époque advertising . Highly sought after by collectors of apothecary and medicinal bottles.
