Low-frequency electrotherapy machine

Made:
1850-1880 in France
maker:
Unknown
Low-frequency electrotherapy machine, cased, without cell

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Low-frequency electrotherapy machine, cased, without cell
Science Museum Group

Low-frequency electrotherapy machine, cased, without cell, owned by Dr. P.F. Gachet, French, no maker marked, 1850-1880. Large heavy coil with no sliding core, double water regulators, multiple connections for attachments or battery but no markings, two electrodes (brush and arrow).

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A55215
Materials:
case, mahogany, terminals, brass, terminals, mercury, switches, brass and switches, mercury
Measurements:
case off : length 277 mm
width 193 mm
height 123 mm
coil: diameter 67 mm
type:
electrotherapy equipment
credit:
Gachet, Dr.