Hand held electrode

Made:
1840-1890 in France
maker:
Unknown
Hand held electrode, brass cylinder in turned mahogany handle

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Hand held electrode, brass cylinder in turned mahogany handle
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Hand held electrode, brass cylinder in turned mahogany handle, French, 1840-1890

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658721
Materials:
handle, mahogany and head, brass
Measurements:
length 198 mm
diameter 32 mm
type:
electrodes

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