Low-frequency electrotherapy apparatus with 2 wet cells

Made:: 1850-1880 in France

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Low-frequency electrotherapy apparatus with 2 wet cells
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Low-frequency electrotherapy apparatus with 2 wet cells, in fine marquetry case, owned by Dr. P.F. Gachet (1858-1909), invented by Drs. Hippolyte Benoist and Marie Davy, French, 1850-1880. Maker's plaque on top of box: 'Appareil Electro-Medical | des docteurs | Hte Benoist and Marie Davy | Pile Brevetee S.G.D.G.'

Details

Category:: Therapeutics

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A55217

Materials:: box, mahogany, inlaid, electrodes, brass, wet cell electrodes, zinc, ? material and wet cell electrodes, graphite

type:: electrotherapy equipment

credit:: Gachet, Dr.

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