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Low-frequency electrotherapy apparatus with 2 wet cells

1850-1880

Low-frequency electrotherapy apparatus

1850-1880

Electrotherapy machine, England, 1860-1900

1860-1900

Magneto electric therapy apparatus, hand cranked, by Maw and Thompson, of London, 1870-1905

Magneto electric therapy apparatus

1870-1905

Late 19th century magneto-electric therapy apparatus, hand-cranked

Late 19th century magneto-electric therapy apparatus

Late 19th century early 20th century, English clockwork-driven magneto-electric therapy machine by Maw and Thompson

Late 19th century early 20th century

1860-1920

2 galvanic Pulvermacher belts and 2 electrodes in box, London, English, 1860-1900. Had to it soak in vinegar before applying to the body. Supposed to cure all nervous, chronic and functional diseases.

2 galvanic Pulvermacher belts and 2 electrodes in box

1860-1900

Later 19th century magneto-electric machine for electrotherapy, hand-cranked, probably infringing Davis' USA patent of 1854

Later 19th century magneto-electric machine for electrotherapy

Hand-cranked electrotherapy apparatus with Clarke-type magneto, by Appareil Gaiffe at Paris, in fine mahogany case, owned by Dr. P.F. Gachet, French, 1859. Complete set with 7 electrodes (two flat ovoid plates, one sponge-holder, one brush, one rectal, two button-shaped attachments) and two wires to connect electrodes to apparatus.

Hand-cranked electrotherapy apparatus with Clarke-type magneto

1859

High frequency "violet ray" electrotherapy apparatus with three electrodes, English, 1925-1940

High frequency "violet ray" electrotherapy apparatus with three electrodes

1925-1940