Vintage gilded brass "Le Thermogène" thermometer old box pharmacy decor

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Description

Old medical thermometer case, elongated tubular in shape with rounded ends, visible in the photo. The object has a golden finish with a metallic appearance, consistent with the mention "made of brass" indicated in the keywords. The outer surface is finely ribbed and features the perfectly legible embossed inscription: "LE THERMOGÈNE". Two stylized decorative motifs frame the text, adding a touch of elegance to the whole.

The box consists of two visible parts: a removable cap and a main body. The cap is adorned with a vertical line pattern, while the body repeats this motif along its entire length, giving the object a coherent and refined aesthetic. The patinated golden hue shows some signs of use and areas of oxidation, typical of a period object.

The junction between the cap and the body of the tube is clearly visible, characteristic of medical thermometer cases used in pharmacies or in the medical field at the beginning of the 20th century. No other markings or logos are visible on the presented side. The ensemble rests on a carved stone table, suggesting an ancient context.

The general style, the typography of the inscription, and the brass patina evoke a typical manufacturing from the 1900s to the 1930s, a period during which boxes of this type were commonly used to protect glass thermometers.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Uniform patina, scratches and traces of oxidation visible on the surface. No chips or major deformation are apparent on the exposed side. The visual aspect corresponds to normal wear for an old pharmacy accessory.

Did you know? Le Thermogène, a well-known brand since the end of the 19th century, originally referred to a heating product used in the treatment of respiratory ailments. The stamped brass boxes allowed medical thermometers, which were fragile and precious objects at the time, to be transported and protected. Their robust manufacturing and careful finish make them today witnesses of old medical equipment.

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