A rare antique box of "Funetus" insecticide powder , sold for 5 francs and prepared by the chemist M. Legrand in Paris. It comes in a lithographed tin box with a central entomological illustration (bedbug) and precise information on the targeted pests: bedbugs, fleas, lice, mites, and butterflies. The box is still sealed with its original tamper-evident seal, an exceptional state of preservation for this type of toxic consumer product.
✦ Origin: France (Saint-Ouen, Seine) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1930-1940 ✦ Dimensions: Diameter 7.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Excellent overall condition, still sealed with its side band
A rare example of early 20th-century domestic pest control methods, perfect for a pharmaceutical collection or a display case of medical curiosities.
