Old advertising box Collusulfamyd Laboratoires Toraude Paris red vinta

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Description

Old rectangular advertising tin from Laboratoires Toraude in Paris, visible on the front. This tin, typical of mid-20th-century pharmaceutical packaging, features a simple and functional design, characterized by a bright red background with a light border and a large central label.

The top side, the only one visible in the photo, displays the product name in large blue letters: "COLLUSULFAMYD SEC". Below this, it reads "Affections de la gorge, Angines à cocci, Angines à spirilles" (Throat conditions, Cocci tonsillitis, Spirilla tonsillitis), linking it to old remedies for treating sore throats. The typography and layout of the text reflect a utilitarian graphic style, common in the 1940s-1950s.

The Laboratoires Toraude logo, represented by a classic building, is printed in black in the lower-left corner, accompanied by the address "Place de la Sorbonne, Paris Vᵉ - ODÉ 73-92". This detail anchors the object in Parisian pharmaceutical heritage. The inscriptions are clear, although the tin shows slight signs of wear, including some surface marks and an age-related patina, visible in the photo.

The tin is made of a metallic-looking material, with a red lacquered finish on the top surface and a lighter border, enhancing its vintage appeal. No other sides are visible, so the back, interior, or edges cannot be described.

This type of advertising tin was used to hold medicinal lozenges or tablets. The whole piece has a sought-after retro aesthetic for decoration or a collection of medical curiosities.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows signs of wear, superficial marks, and a slight patina, typical of an old object. The inscriptions remain legible, and the tin retains a beautiful decorative appearance.

Did you know? Laboratoires Toraude were active in Paris in the first half of the 20th century. Collusulfamyd was a sulfa-based product, used before the widespread advent of antibiotics to treat throat infections.

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