Great find for this Guerlain ointment jar, "Baume de la Ferté", dating back to the 1880s and a gem for antique collectors. The small cylindrical container, made of pewter, features a lid engraved with Guerlain's historic address at 15 Rue de la Paix, used between 1842 and 1914, which sums up a specific era of the Guerlain house before its move to the famous Champs-Élysées address.
Created around 1830, Baume de la Ferté was formulated as an emollient balm to soothe dry, cracked nipples in nursing and breastfeeding mothers. Its composition included tannins from Bordeaux winemaking, benzoin, beeswax, and almond oil – ingredients that also made it ideal for soothing chapped lips.
Ideal for collectors of antique Guerlain jewellery and lovers of perfumery history, this ointment is a unique piece that reflects Guerlain's exceptional tradition and quality.
Characteristics: **Dimensions Height: 2.90 cm. Width: 2.61 cm. Approximate measurements. **Weight Total weight: 39.27 grams.
**Composition Main material: Pewter. Contrast: Guerlain brand seal Acid test: Not applicable. Other materials: Pewter. **Additional details: Please look at the photos very carefully, pay attention to the details!
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