{"product_id":"ddd","title":"Antique French \"Cocaïne\" Pastilles Apothecary Tin #1","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17e1j50\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"84\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eThis original French pharmacy tin once contained \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"177\"\u003ePastilles de Cocaïne à la Tyrothricine\u003c\/strong\u003e, medicated throat lozenges. The lithographed design advertises a formula combining cocaine with \u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"354\"\u003etyrothricin\u003c\/strong\u003e, an early antibiotic used in throat preparations during the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eBy the late 19th and early 20th centuries, pharmaceutical cocaine was widely accepted in legitimate medical practice for its local anesthetic properties. It appeared in numerous preparations intended to relieve sore throats, calm persistent coughs, and temporarily numb irritated tissues. Products like these remained available in many European pharmacies before cocaine's medical use became increasingly restricted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eLaboratoires MIDY was among France's best-known pharmaceutical manufacturers, recognized for producing innovative medicinal products throughout the early and mid-20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tmzw1z\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ghk6qj\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j8bapq\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laboratoires MIDY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pevmtd\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th Century (approximately 1920s–1940s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t8cfx9\" data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithographed tinplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fhhu7v\" data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original pharmaceutical advertising graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7xbfrt\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e3¼ in. W × 2¼ in. H × ¾ in. D\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19rrn8x\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays age-appropriate wear consistent with vintage pharmaceutical packaging, including light scratches, minor edge wear, scattered toning, and gentle oxidation. The lithographed graphics remain crisp and highly legible with strong overall presentation. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DEADSKULL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534615826629,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4849\/0949\/files\/9C5AD4AC-1D01-4D50-8731-EE9F26012781.jpg?v=1784014698","url":"https:\/\/deadskull.co\/products\/ddd","provider":"DEADSKULL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}