A small, round, lithographed tin box for a pharmaceutical specialty, illustrated with a uniformed figure at the center of a rich ornamental design, typical of the late 19th century. The lid details the therapeutic indications (coughs, colds, bronchitis, emphysema, sore throats, laryngitis, catarrh, tonsillitis), reflecting the popular pharmacopoeia of the time. This piece is highly evocative of old remedy boxes sold in pharmacies, with a uniform patina and particularly refined design.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 3 x 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Signs of wear consistent with age, slight oxidation, lithography still legible
Small antique pharmaceutical box ideal for a pharmacopoeia collection, a cabinet of curiosities or a display case dedicated to period medical objects.
