Magneto-electric machine

Made:
1854-1890 in England and United States

Davis magneto-electric machine from later 19th century, hand-cranked, English or American make, 1854-1890. Unusual in that instructions inside top of case were printed on bright green paper.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A630986
Materials:
box, mahogany, magnets (3), iron, pulley mechanism, brass and crank & electrodes, brass
Measurements:
overall (closed): 108 mm x 287 mm x 117 mm, 1.86 kg
type:
electrotherapy equipment
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust