Desk, oak
Desk, oak, to hold components of d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine, with four turned legs, one drawer with keyhole (no key, but unlocked), and raised platform with four small pieces of wood to position Oudin resonator (Pt6).
D'Arsonval high frequency electrotherapy machine
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D'Arsonval high frequency electrotherapy machine, probably an early version later modified for use with mains current, consists of control cabinet, desk, Oudin resonator, condenser, motor and motor switch, by Gaiffe-Gallot and Pilon of Paris, French, 1890-1920. See note.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A639445
- Materials:
- frame and fittings, iron and plate, marble
- Measurements:
-
max: height 1131 mm
length 560 mm
width 495 mm
- type:
- electrotherapy equipment
Parts
Condenser for d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine
Condenser for d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine, fitted inside wooden drawer between two pieces of wood, drawer has metal handle and two connections wired to condenser, no maker marked. Drawer does not appear to have fitted into desk but instead rested on top, underneath platform, as per original Wellcome card photograph.
- Measurements:
-
height 130 mm
length 362 mm
depth 713 mm
- Materials:
- drawer, oak and fittings, brass
- Object Number:
- A639445 Pt2
- type:
- condensers
Motor for d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine by Gaiffe-Gallot and Pilon of Paris
Motor for d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine by Gaiffe-Gallot and Pilon of Paris,French, 1890-1920
- Measurements:
-
height 375 mm
length 510 mm
width 289 mm
- Materials:
- base, oak and motor, iron
- Object Number:
- A639445 Pt3
- type:
- motors
Switch for motor of d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine
Switch for motor of d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine by Gaiffe-Gallot and Pilon of Paris, French, 1890-1920
- Measurements:
-
height 164 mm
length 199 mm
max: depth 225 mm
- Materials:
- frame and fittings, iron and plate, marble
- Object Number:
- A639445 Pt4
- type:
- motor switches
Cabinet from d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine
Cabinet from d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine, on castors, consists of two control panels on upper sloping side and lower side by Gaiffe-Gallot and Pilon of Paris, French, 1890-1920.
- Measurements:
-
max: height 1131 mm
length 560 mm
width 495 mm
- Materials:
- iron , marble (limestone) and oak (wood)
- Object Number:
- A639445 Pt5
- type:
- electrotherapy equipment
Oudin resonator from d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine
Oudin resonator from d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine, has metal label listing maker as Gaiffe-Gallot & Pilon, Paris, and type as Transformateur No. 10330, Volts 110.
- Measurements:
-
overall (in mm): 560 h, 230 w, 280 l: weight 25.5 kg
- Materials:
- iron and lead (metal)
- Object Number:
- A639445 Pt6
- type:
- electrotherapy equipment
Four metal rods from d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine
Four metal rods, part of d'Arsonval high-frequency electrotherapy machine, by Gaiffe-Gallot and Pilon of Paris, French, 1890-1910
- Object Number:
- A639445 Pt7
- type:
- electrotherapy equipment
