Cocaine Remedy "Menthol Anesthetic Lozenges"

Vintage box of anesthetic pastilles for throat and respiratory ailments, whose printed formula explicitly mentions cocaine, menthol, and sodium borate. Its elegant blue, red, and white decoration, detailed dosage, and vintage therapeutic promises make it a highly sought-after piece among pharmaceutical curiosities, old medicinal drugs, and now-regulated remedies.

✦ Estimated period: early 20th century, circa 1910-1925
✦ Provenance: France
✦ Dimensions: approx. 7.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm
✦ Material: Lithographed tin
✦ Content: Empty box
✦ Condition: Used condition, with oxidation and wear on the edges and decoration; inscriptions and mention of "Cocaine" are clearly legible

This antique pharmaceutical box with a cocaine-containing formula is a unique collector's item for enthusiasts of apothecary, medical advertising, and prohibited remedies.