A classic piece of British social and medical history, this antique pocket tin once held Boots Throat Pastilles. Manufactured by the iconic Boots Pure Drug Co. Ltd at their historic laboratories, this rectangular hinged container dates to circa 1920.
The front features beautiful period typography with the famous cursive Boots logo variant, boasting that the lozenges will "Impregnate and Purify the Air you Breathe" to protect the mouth, throat, and chest. Inside the lid, an elegant Art Nouveau-style border frames a strict quality guarantee from the company’s analytical chemists. It serves as a fantastic glimpse into early 20th-century high-street pharmacy branding and over-the-counter medical marketing.
Dimensions
Height: 2 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Condition
Presented in good antique condition, the exterior lithograph print and text remain wonderfully bright, crisp, and highly readable. There is some charming, age-related wear, light surface scratching, and minor oxidation to the edges, with a natural aged patina to the unpolished metal interior and base, adding authentic historical character to the piece. The hinge functions smoothly and closes securely.