{"product_id":"boite-publicitaire-ancienne-suppositoire-cristal-metal-pharmacie-vintage-deco","title":"Vintage advertising box Cristal Suppository metal, vintage pharmacy decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique advertising tin, shown in the photo, is a vintage metal box dedicated to promoting \"Cristal\" suppositories from the French Pharmaceutical Cooperative. Rectangular with rounded corners, it features a hinged lid with usage instructions printed in black on a patinated gold background. The legible inscription states: \"Demand the genuine Cristal Suppository bearing the seal of the French Pharmaceutical Cooperative.\" The surface of the lid shows some wear and oxidation stains, typical of old pharmaceutical objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior of the box, also visible, is currently used for storing various small items such as old buttons, pins, rings, and other haberdashery accessories, indicating an repurposed use over time. The inner edges show a consistent patina, with moderate traces of oxidation, without any apparent deformation of the metal structure. No additional markings are visible on the inner surface of the lid, apart from the original text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe box retains an authentic aesthetic, characteristic of pharmaceutical packaging from the early to mid-20th century, with sober typography and utilitarian graphics. The golden appearance of the metal, the patina, and the wear highlight its age and enhance its decorative appeal for display in a showcase, office, or cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of wear marks, rust traces, and stains on the metal, consistent with age. The current contents (buttons, pins, accessories) are included, as is. See photo for precise details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nPharmaceutical advertising tins like this one were common in France during the first half of the 20th century. They served both as packaging and promotional material, contributing to brand recognition among pharmacists and the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller. You benefit from reliable service attentive to the preservation of antique items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old pharmacy box, vintage metal box, pharmacy advertising, Cristal suppository box, retro apothecary decor, old button box, French pharmacy tin, old medical box, metal advertising box, vintage pharmacy decor, antique French tin, old advertising box\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54272803766599,"sku":"c57a2e9e-2a67-4877-8f27-9eadda2f8fda","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_730ef961-80e8-44b6-abc7-f27a818bea6a.jpg?v=1782997254","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/boite-publicitaire-ancienne-suppositoire-cristal-metal-pharmacie-vintage-deco","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}