Old Bétaine Beaufour advertising box red yellow pharmacy vintage decor

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Old advertising pharmacy box, dedicated to "Citrate de Bétaine Beaufour", visible on the front and the lid. The object has a cylindrical shape, with a fitted lid, typical of mid-20th century medicine packaging. The box features a dominant bright red, enhanced with large yellow areas, offering a strong and immediately recognizable graphic contrast, characteristic of pharmaceutical communication of the time.

On the visible side, the inscriptions "Citrate de Bétaine Beaufour" are clearly distinguishable in white letters on a red background, as well as a yellow band bearing the mention "Traitement lipotrope élargi" (Extended lipotropic treatment). Other indications specify the use of the product: "Protecteur de la cellule hépatique" (Hepatic cell protector), "fluidifiant sanguin" (Blood thinner), "reconstituant général" (General tonic) and "granulé à 10 % citrate de bétaïne" (10% betaine citrate granules). The text is printed in red and black on a yellow background, with a very legible period typography.

The lid features the product name "Citrate de Bétaine Beaufour" on a red and yellow background, with slight visible wear, including a dark patina around the rim of the lid, highlighting the object's age. The box shows traces of oxidation and rubbing on the upper part, as well as a homogeneous patina on the surface, confirming prolonged exposure or past use.

The structure of the box is rigid, with clean edges and a perfectly preserved cylindrical appearance. The printing of the texts remains clear, although some areas show signs of wear or discoloration, particularly on the edges. No other visual, logo or illustration is visible on the photographed side, leaving the typography and color scheme as the main graphic elements.

This type of box was intended for storing medicinal granules, with precise indications of therapeutic uses, which today makes it a sought-after decorative object for vintage or retro settings, particularly in pharmacy, medical office or thematic shelf decoration.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of patina, traces of oxidation and visible signs of wear, mainly on the lid and the upper part. The inscriptions remain legible and the whole has an authentic charm linked to its age.

Did you know? The Beaufour laboratory, founded in 1939, was one of the French pioneers in the production of pharmaceutical specialties, particularly betaine citrate, used as a liver protector. These boxes were common in pharmacies until the 1970s before the advent of plastic packaging and modern blisters.

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