Relics of the Past

Objects imbued with soul, history and memory, witnesses to many lives, ready to whisper their stories to those who know how to listen. Perfect for collectors and lovers of authentic, vintage décor.

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Phenacetin - Antique pharmacy bottle - Apothecary - EMPTY

Phenacetin

Antique pharmacy bottle

Phenacetin is one of the first synthetic antalgic and antipyretic (anti-fever) from the chemical industry, very widespread in pharmacies from the end of the 19th century until the second half of the 20th century.

EMPTY - The cap is blocked and does not open

Price €20.00

Rock Candy - Antique pharmacy bottle - Apothecary -...

Rock Candy

Antique Apothecary Bottle of Rock Candy – Coopération Pharmaceutique Française (circa 1930–1940)

It comes from the former cellar-laboratory of a Parisian pharmacy. The bottles had remained untouched on the shelves since the late 1950s. The cellar served as a medical analysis laboratory and as a laboratory for the pharmacy's compounded preparations from 1900 until around 1950.

It still contains large crystals of rock candy (Saccharum candi), perfectly preserved.

Price €29.00

Zinc Phosphide: The Killer Gas - POISON - Antique...

Zinc Phosphide: The Killer Gas

Antique pharmacy bottle.

Red ‘POISON’ label

Indicating to the pharmacist that it must be stored separately from other substances in the cabinet for toxic substances, the famous ‘poison cabinet’.

It comes from the former cellar-laboratory of a Parisian pharmacy. The bottles had not been moved from the shelves since the late 1950s. The cellar had served as a medical analysis laboratory and a laboratory for the pharmacy’s compounded preparations from 1900 until around 1950.

Date: Circa 1890–1910: Belle Epoque

EMPTY

Price €26.00

Mercury Proto-Iodide - Syphilis Treatment - POISON -...

Mercury Proto-Iodide - Syphilis Treatment

Antique pharmacy bottle.

Red ‘POISON’ label

Indicating to the pharmacist that it must be stored separately from other substances in the cabinet for toxic substances, the famous "poison cabinet".

It comes from the former cellar-laboratory of a Parisian pharmacy. The bottles had not been moved from the shelves since the late 1950s. The cellar had served as a medical analysis laboratory and a laboratory for the pharmacy’s compounded preparations from 1900 until around 1950.

Period: Late 19th century - Very early 20th century (circa 1890–1910) 

EMPTY

Price €30.00