Vintage Eli Lilly Darvon Compound-65 Pocket Tin – Complete Two-Piece Sliding Set For Sale

Vintage Eli Lilly Darvon Compound-65 Pocket Tin – Complete Two-Piece Sliding Set

Up for sale is an authentic, mid-century Darvon Compound-65 physician pocket sample tin manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. This is a highly sought-after piece of vintage pharmaceutical history and medical advertising.

Item Details:

• Brand: Eli Lilly (Features the iconic red script logo on the front lid)

• Text on Cover: "Pulvules Darvon Compound-65 / Propoxyphene Hydrochloride, Aspirin, Phenacetin, and Caffeine / Eli Lilly / BX 4253 AMB"

• Design: Two-piece rectangular tin with a functional sliding metal track lid.

Condition Report:

• Exterior: The lithographed top cover graphics are clear and legible. There is minor age-appropriate shelf wear on the edges, typical for authentic vintage tins of this era.

• Interior: Exceptionally clean. The original gold/brass plating remains highly bright and reflective, with virtually no signs of oxidation, deep rusting, or typical moisture degradation.

• Functionality: The lid slides smoothly along the bottom track and holds together firmly.

Note: This listing is for the empty historical metal tin package only. It contains no medicine, ingredients, or active substances, strictly adhering to platform policy.

Perfect addition to an apothecary display, medical history collection, or unique vintage industrial tin setup. Ships promptly and securely packaged. Please see photos for detailed views of the metal's condition.