A round, lithographed tin box for Evian Grains, a medicinal product marketed as a regulator of digestive functions. The lid, richly decorated in a palette of midnight blue, green, and gold, features a central griffin surrounded by scrolls and cartouches, while the other side details the therapeutic indications related to the liver, intestines, and stomach. A fine example of Belle Époque folk medicine, both decorative and historically evocative.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1910 ✦ Dimensions: Diameter 6 cm x Height 2 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal ✦ Condition: Good used condition, wear and tear, slight scuffs and visible signs of wear
A Belle Époque pharmacy box highly prized for its gold graphics and griffin iconography, ideal for an antique pharmacy collection or cabinet of curiosities.
