A small, round, lithographed tin box for Dr. Legros' Pills, a pharmaceutical specialty described as an antibilious and purgative. The main lid displays the product name and the address of the French Pharmacy, 182 Place de la République in Paris. The design is completed by a second side marked "Sample Box," confirming that the packaging was intended for promotional distribution in pharmacies, a typical practice of the late 19th century.
✦ Origin: France, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: Diameter 3 cm x Height 1 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good used condition, some rubbing and minor wear visible, decoration and inscriptions clearly legible
A Belle Époque pharmaceutical box appreciated for its double-sided advertising, sample size and careful typographic design, ideal for an antique pharmacy collection or a cabinet of curiosities.
