Vintage metal box Salmon Lozenges old pharmacy retro decor storage

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Description

Old metal lozenge tin from the Salmon brand, visible on the top surface. This flat tin has a rectangular shape with rounded corners, typical of pharmaceutical containers from the mid-20th century. Its dominant color is a patinated, slightly bluish sea green, with visible signs of wear across the entire surface, giving the whole an authentic charm.

The top surface displays a label printed directly on the metal, with the central inscription "PASTILLES SALMON" in colored capital letters, on a yellow and white background. Around it, the text indicates the uses: "Asthma, Cough, Flu, Hoarseness," as well as the mention "Coopération Pharmaceutique Française S.A. – J. Salmon, Docteur en Pharmacie – Melun." The print shows signs of alteration and some oxidation spots, highlighting the object's age.

The tin has a matte finish, with multiple traces of surface rust and small scratches, especially on the visible edges and corners. No mechanism is apparent; only the top part is photographed, with no indication of the condition of the back or interior. The overall impression evokes the retro style of pharmacy accessories from the 1950s to 60s.

This old tin can serve as decorative storage for small items, jewelry, souvenirs, or office accessories. Its retro graphics and pastel colors also make it a popular vintage decorative item for a shelf, desk, or display case.

Used item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear, stains, and patina on the photographed surface.

Did you know? Salmon lozenges were manufactured in Melun by Dr. J. Salmon, a reference in 20th-century French pharmacopoeia. These metal tins were commonly used in pharmacies to store cough and hoarseness lozenges and are now sought after for their typical advertising design of the era.

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