Napoleon III Pharmacy Pot

The white gold of the desert! Borax has been used since the middle ages, when it was brought by caravans from tibet. The uses of soda borate are multiple, in medicine as a local antiseptic for ophthalmic use, in the agri-food industry, fertilizers, electronic components, photography, stationery... Large jar / bottle / pharmacy bottle of the xlxth century in blown glass, thick, blue, closed by a painted sheet metal lid of color "faux-bois marbré". Paris porcelain label (with fine gold borders) glued to gum arabic with inscription "borate de soude", neck diameter 4.5 cm, base diameter 9.5 cm, height 22 cm. The mark of the pontil and the presence of bubbles attest to its age. In its juice, in perfect condition. Under the base, original label with inscription: tissier paris patented porcelain label s.g.d.g. For (without government guarantee). Tissier founded in 1761 was a manufacturer of glassware, crystals and porcelain at 204 faubourg saint denis paris. Medals at the universal exhibitions of paris in 1878 and 1889.