Late 19th century cell

Made:
1860-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown

Late 19th century cell, one of four from a Dr. Riviere therapeutic ionisation bath set, French, used for hand

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A631457
Materials:
cell, porcelain, white and electrode, tin, paper covered
Measurements:
overall (electrode including cables): 102 mm x 124 mm x 284 mm, 0.8 kg
overall (cell): 321 mm x 228 mm x 122 mm, 2.534 kg
type:
ionisation baths

Parts

Cell from Dr. Riviere therapeutic ionisation bath set Cell from Dr. Riviere therapeutic ionisation bath set

Cell from Dr. Riviere therapeutic ionisation bath set

Late 19th century cell, one of four from a Dr. Riviere therapeutic ionisation bath set, French, used for hand

Measurements:
overall (cell): 321 mm x 228 mm x 122 mm, 2.534 kg
overall (electrode including cables): 102 mm x 124 mm x 284 mm, 0.8 kg
Materials:
paper (fibre product) , porcelain and tin (metal)
Object Number:
A631457/1
type:
ionisation baths
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Cell from Dr. Riviere therapeutic ionisation bath set

Cell from Dr. Riviere therapeutic ionisation bath set

Late 19th century cell, one of four from a Dr. Riviere therapeutic ionisation bath set, French, used for hand

Measurements:
overall (cell): 321 mm x 228 mm x 122 mm, 2.534 kg
overall (electrode including cables): 102 mm x 124 mm x 284 mm, 0.8 kg
Materials:
paper (fibre product) , porcelain and tin (metal)
Object Number:
A631457/2
type:
ionisation baths
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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