Nº 14148283
Magneto Electric Machine (for nervous diseases) - Joseph Gray & Son. England - around 1880
Nº 14148283
Magneto Electric Machine (for nervous diseases) - Joseph Gray & Son. England - around 1880
1854 Patented Davis & Kidders Patent Magneto Electric Machine
for nervous diseases
This so-called electro shock machine is in a very nice wooden box
made by Joseph Gray & Son.
dimensions:
L: 26 cm
W: 12 cm
H: 11.5 cm
Weight: 3115 grams
Beautiful and complete piece with which at the end of 1800 and early 1900 patients were helped with nerve diseases. The electric machine was used against various medical ailments such as headache, insomnia, toothache and rheumatism.
These devices were very popular in the 19th century.
Electric shocks were created by turning the wheel. Patient held the two handles in his hands and the flow went through the body.
Is complete, including the handles and even the original sponge to amplify the effect. Including metal twisted wires.
Includes also a kind of screwdriver.
The rope over the wheels needs to be checked, it is too smooth and slides. Possible rubber or leather will work better.
only thing missing is key of the wooden cabinet.
See pictures for a good impression
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