Coil rheostat for use with electrical vibrator

Made:
1890-1910 in France
maker:
Unknown
Coil rheostat, wall mounted, for use with electrical vibrator

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Coil rheostat, wall mounted, for use with electrical vibrator
Science Museum Group

Coil rheostat, wall mounted, for use with electrical vibrator, French, 1890-1910

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602419
Materials:
frame, iron, fittings, metal, fittings, brass and handle, wood
Measurements:
length 400 mm
width 239 mm
height 100 mm
type:
rheostats

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