Napoleon III pharmacy pot

Superb large jar / bottle / bottle at pharmacy of the XIXth century glass blown, thick, blue, closed by a lid color painted metal "fake-wood marble". Label porcelain of Paris (with gold pinstripes) glued to the gum Arabic with inscription "LOZENGES SANTON: shock:". The SANTONINE was widely used as a medicine anthelmintic that is paralyzing the worms, she allows them to leave the body.  The liqueur absinthe containing small amounts of SANTONINE, it has been speculated that the Impressionist art, especially the art of Van Gogh, could be inspired by the vision in yellow or xanthopsie, a side effect known to the santonine. This has however been disputed. Under the base, original with inscription label: TISSIER PARIS label patented porcelain S.G.D.G. (without the Government guarantee). At the bottom of the glass on each side, a T in relief for TISSIER. Diameter 6 cm, diameter 9.5 cm, height 24.5 cm base opening. The brand of the punty and bubbles attest to his age. In its own juice, in perfect condition.