A remarkable antique medical kit in black leather, marked "LHF" (Les Laboratoires Homéopathiques de France, 4-10 rue Rabelais, Asnières). It contains 58 glass tubes with cork stoppers, still filled with their original granules, accompanied by their period printed index "for the exclusive use of the medical profession." Each tube is carefully labeled, bearing the dilutions and typical early 20th-century markings (e.g., Belladonna 4th Cent. H. , Arnica 5th Cent. H. , Sulfur 5th Cent. H. ). A beautiful scientific and decorative object illustrating the practice of alternative medicine in bygone eras.
✦ Origin: France (Asnières) ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 25 × 14 × 4 cm (closed pouch) ✦ Material: Leather, glass, cork, printed paper ✦ Contents: 58 tracks + original repertoire ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, some signs of wear and patina on the leather, legible as a whole
A valuable witness to the history of French pharmacy and homeopathic practices, this kit is a beautiful collector's item for lovers of medical curiosities and scientific cabinets.
