Galvanic brooch

Galvanic brooch, possibly a charm against toothache

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Galvanic brooch, possibly a charm against toothache
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Galvanic brooch, possibly a charm against toothache, made by Castella, Paris, French, 1830-1920. Inscribed on back 'Plaques Galvaniques Electriques de Castella de Paris'

From the De Mortillet Collection No. 2195

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602787
Materials:
brass
type:
galvanic brooch