A charming medical eye rinser in cobalt blue glass , embossed with " OPHTALMOX – GARDE ". Used in the early 20th century for washing and caring for the eyes, this type of object was used to rinse the eyes with sterile or antiseptic solutions. Its intense blue tint, typical of pharmaceutical instruments, protected the contents from light. A fine example of a medical or pharmacy accessory, both decorative and emblematic of medical history.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: circa 1920 ✦ Dimensions: 5 × 3.5 × 3.5 cm ✦ Material: Cobalt blue blown glass ✦ Condition: excellent condition, beautiful internal bubbles and slight irregularities in the original glass
A sought-after medical curiosity item, perfect for an old pharmacy display case or a scientific cabinet of curiosities .
