Mini pharmaceutical box "Valdouces Pastilles"

A vintage miniature pharmaceutical tin in gilt metal, produced by Laboratoires Valda for packaging the famous "Valdouces Pastilles," marketed as soothing and hygienic. The lid features the brand's iconic red and gold design, with striking typography and an advertising illustration, while the base details the composition, based on plant essences with soothing properties. This miniature format, intended for sale in pharmacies, perfectly illustrates French pharmaceutical advertising between the two World Wars and the enduring success of Valda products.

✦ Origin: France
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930
✦ Dimensions: Approximately 3 x 1 cm
✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal
✦ Condition: Good used condition, slight wear and rubbing, prints clearly legible, beautiful original patina

Small antique pharmaceutical box sought after for Valda collections, antique pharmacopoeias and medical cabinets of curiosities.