Vintage Solutricine Advertising Box Roger Bellon Laboratory Paris

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Description

Old Solutricine lozenge advertising tin, produced by Laboratoire Roger Bellon S.A., Paris. The visible side features a rectangular shape with rounded corners and a flat lid adorned with typographic printing characteristic of mid-20th century pharmaceutical products. The background of the lid is a slightly patinated cream color, enhanced by a dark blue border.

The graphic design highlights the name "SOLUTRICINE" in large navy blue capital letters, followed by the word "PASTILLES" (LOZENGES). Above, one clearly reads: "AFFECTIONS BUCCO-PHARYNGÉES. STOMATITES. ANGINES" (BUCCO-PHARYNGEAL AFFECTIONS. STOMATITIS. ANGINA), indicating its original medical use. The mention "Tyrothricine pure… pour une pastille… 1 milligramme" (Pure Tyrothricine… per lozenge… 1 milligram) is also printed, though partially faded by time.

In the lower part, the tin explicitly mentions the manufacturer: "LABORATOIRE ROGER BELLON S.A. 78bis, AVENUE MARCEAU, PARIS (8e)". The "R.B." logo is visible in the center, surrounded by a stylized oval. The print shows signs of wear, with stains, scratches, and traces of oxidation, attesting to the object's age and past use.

The tin appears to be made of metal (material not explicitly indicated in the keywords, but metallic appearance visible), with an enameled or lacquered finish on the lid. No relief, mechanism, or additional decoration is visible on the photographed side.

This type of tin was used to contain and distribute pharmaceutical lozenges, and reflects the style of French medical packaging of the 20th century, with a sober and informative presentation, typical of laboratories of that era.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible surface shows signs of wear, stains, scratches, and a patina consistent with old use. The print remains legible despite some faded or tarnished areas.

Did you know? Laboratoires Roger Bellon, founded in Paris, specialized in the manufacture of pharmaceutical specialties in the 20th century. Solutricine, based on tyrothricin, was one of the first local antiseptic treatments used for throat and mouth infections, marketed in the 1930s-1960s in lozenge form in metal tins.

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