Antique tin "Vaseline Boriquée with Salamander"

A round, lithographed metal tin from the brand "À la Salamandre," originally containing boric acid petroleum jelly, an antiseptic used in dermatology. Illustrated with a mythical salamander surrounded by flames, this tin, with its typical Belle Époque design, comes from the Société Générale de la Droguerie Française, 7 rue Jules César, Paris (11th arrondissement). A fine example of antique pharmaceutical design, both aesthetically pleasing and rare, highly sought after by collectors of medical and apothecary items.

✦ Origin: France (Paris, 11th century)
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: Diameter 5 cm
✦ Material: Lithographed metal
✦ Condition: Even patina, traces of oxidation, legible print

A charming relic of the medical world of yesteryear – ideal for an apothecary collection, pharmaceutical curiosities or retro decoration.