Electrotherapy equipment

Electrotherapy equipment

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Electrotherapeutic machine invented by Nairne, 1780-1809, early 19th century; Consists of two leyden jars, two insulated applicators, rod and electroscope. The cylinders of this electrotherapy machine are turned against the leather cushion, creating an electrical charge which is then transmitted to a Leyden jar. This holds the charge, which can then be passed to a flexible conductor used to deliver an electric shock to the patient. Electrotherapy was used for a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. This type of equipment was invented by Edward Nairne (1749-1806), an optical and mathematical instrument maker and natural philosopher. Electrotherapy came into popular use in England in the second half of the 1700s.

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Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A199299
Materials:
incomplete, box (wood), mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 450 mm x 385 mm x 780 mm,
type:
medico-electrical instrument and electrotherapy equipment
credit:
Smith, S.A.

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Electrotherapy equipment

Electrotherapy equipment

Electrotherapeutic machine invented by Nairne, 1780-1809, early 19th century.

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The cylinders of this electrotherapy machine are turned against the leather cushion, creating an electrical charge which is then transmitted to a Leyden jar. This holds the charge, which can then be passed to a flexible conductor used to deliver an electric shock to the patient.

Electrotherapy was used for a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. This type of equipment was invented by Edward Nairne (1749-1806), an optical and mathematical instrument maker and natural philosopher. Electrotherapy came into popular use in England in the second half of the 1700s.

Measurements:
overall: 510 mm x 840 mm x 400 mm, 5.33 kg
Materials:
boxwood , metal , glass , brass and leather
Object Number:
A199299 Pt1
type:
electrostatic machine
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Electrotherapy equipment

Electrotherapy equipment

Large leather container, for electrotherapeutic machine invented by Nairne, 1780-1809, early 19th century

Object Number:
A199299 Pt2
type:
container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Display case for electrotherapeutic machine invented by Nairne

Display case for electrotherapeutic machine invented by Nairne

Display case for electrotherapeutic machine invented by Nairne, 1780-1809.

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Electrotherapeutic machine invented by Nairne, 1780-1809, early 19th century; Consists of two leyden jars, two insulated applicators, rod and electroscope.

Measurements:
overall: 7.7 kg
Object Number:
A199299/11
type:
case
Cork stopper with wax seal and glass remnants

Cork stopper with wax seal and glass remnants

Cork stopper with wax seal and glass remnants, neck of leyden jar

Object Number:
A199299/12
type:
stopper