Vintage Lactobyl bottle with box, vintage pharmacy curiosities cabinet decor

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot consists of an old pharmacy bottle from the brand Lactobyl, accompanied by its original box, visible on the front. The bottle has a classic cylindrical shape, with a short neck and a stopper with a slightly patinated appearance. The red, geometric-style label clearly displays the inscription "LACTOBYL" in white letters, as well as the brand's characteristic circular logo. The matching box features the same red label and provides instructional text in French, typical of pharmaceutical packaging from the early to mid-20th century.

The bottle is protected by printed wrapping paper, likely from the period, adding to the retro charm of the set. The original cardboard, clearly visible, displays the usage notice: "VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE ON DOSE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE" followed by detailed recommendations. The ensemble is presented on a blue background, with a sober and elegant staging, ideal for highlighting the decorative and historical aspect of the object.

The typography of the label, the graphic style, and the general presentation evoke French pharmaceutical products from the 1930s to the 1950s. The clear glass bottle shows an absent or depleted content, which is common for this type of object preserved for decorative or curiosity purposes.

The general condition shows signs of wear consistent with age: slight marks on the cardboard, visible patina on the stopper, and some creases on the wrapping paper, without affecting the legibility of the main inscriptions. Nevertheless, the object retains a beautiful decorative presence, appreciated for curiosity cabinets, apothecary settings, or vintage decor.

The inscriptions visible on the box are as follows: "VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE ON DOSE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE LACTOBYL Begin treatment by taking 2 TABLETS with the evening meal, with a little water. SWALLOW WITHOUT CHEWING. Tablets can be taken indifferently before or after the meal, or even in the evening before bed." The rest of the text, partially obscured, details usage recommendations.

Condition

Used antique item, sold as is. Presence of wear, marks, and patina visible on the cardboard, stopper, and wrapping paper, consistent with age and past use. No visible contents in the bottle.

Did you know? Pharmacy bottles like this one were commonly used in France in the first half of the 20th century to dispense specific tablets or powders. Brands directly inscribed instructions on the packaging to ensure correct use, at a time when medical information was less accessible than it is today.

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