Vintage 1940s /50s Boots bronchial lozenges tin. This small decorative tin would have once held lozenges for relief from sore throats etc. Now purely a decorative item for display or film prop purposes.
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some age related wear
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9 cm wide 8 cm depth 2 cm tall
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Boots, a well-known UK pharmacy chain, has a history dating back to 1849 when John Boot opened a herbalist store in Nottingham. Initially focused on affordable herbal remedies, the business expanded under Jesse Boot's leadership, becoming a nationwide chain known for accessible healthcare.
Here's a more detailed look at Boots' history:
1849: John Boot establishes a herbalist store in Nottingham, offering an alternative to traditional medicines at lower prices.
1877: Jesse Boot takes sole control of the business and begins expanding the product range and accessibility of health products.
1883: Boot & Company Ltd. is formed.
1884: Jesse Boot appoints his first qualified pharmacist, Edwin Waring.
1888: The company is renamed Boots Pure Drug Company Ltd.
1892: A flagship department-style store opens in Nottingham, marking a shift towards a more luxurious retail experience.
1960s: Boots develops Ibuprofen (Brufen).
2006: Boots merges with Alliance UniChem to form Alliance Boots.
2014: Walgreens (a US company) completes its acquisition of Alliance Boots, forming Walgreens Boots Alliance.
2025: Walgreens Boots Alliance has been sold to the US private equity firm Sycamore Partners, according to the Guardian.
Boots has evolved from a small herbalist shop to a major international health and beauty retailer, while also playing a significant role in pharmaceutical wholesaling.