Vintage Roche Syrup bottle with box, 1940s Paris pharmacy

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This listing is for an antique "Sirop Roche" syrup box, as shown in the photo, accompanied by its original packaging. The item presented is a rectangular box with straight sides, made of thick cardboard, light beige in color with an aged patina. On the visible side, a large printed label with typical 1940s graphics is distinguishable, featuring the name "Sirop Roche" in stylized red letters, surmounted by a coat of arms and surrounded by a grey border. The mention "Formule de Ch. Weiss, Pharmacien de 1ère Classe" is clearly legible, as is the indication "Au Thiocol" and the address "Produits Roche SA, 10, rue Crillon, Paris (4e)" at the bottom of the label.

The cardboard has a matte, slightly textured surface, and shows some signs of wear, including an indentation and a tear on the upper left corner of the lid, typical of an old object that has survived decades. The black and red ink print remains well legible despite its age. The typography and graphic style clearly evoke French pharmaceutical production from the mid-20th century.

The text printed on the label specifies the syrup's use: "Used in all acute and chronic pulmonary affections with the digestive system." The box, viewed from the front, is securely closed. No other elements (bottle, internal contents, side or back) are visible in the provided image.

The sober and utilitarian presentation, the choice of colors, and the font, confirm a probable dating around the 1940s, consistent with the information provided in the keywords. This type of packaging was common in French pharmacies for family health products.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The box shows visible signs of wear: torn upper corner, fold marks, and old patina. The label is partially yellowed but remains legible. No content elements are visible or guaranteed.

Did you know? The Roche company, founded in Basel in 1896, quickly developed pharmaceutical products distributed in France from the beginning of the 20th century. Thiocol preparations, then renowned for their expectorant properties, were commonly prescribed for respiratory ailments until the 1950s, before the arrival of modern treatments.

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