Antique Quack Medical Electrical Device Faradic Williams Battery Shock Therapy
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:117791 | Maker: Williams |
Up for auction is this great example of a late 19th century quack electro therapy device with accessories. It was manufactured by the WILLIAMS ELECTRO MEDICAL BATTERY CO. New York in the late 19th/early 20th Century. It was used to produce mild electric shock or current believed beneficial in treating a variety of nervous and organic diseases. By placing the metal points upon the skin previously dried by a little powdered rice, a slight amount of irritation is induced. (Thomas J.... Hayes resident medical officer of the Toronto General Hospital attested to the use of batteries on patients). It is housed in a lovely Oak case (great condition) with metal electrical components (see photos) It has an engraved plate with “WILLIAMS/ ELECTRO MEDICAL/ BATTERY CO./ 1679 BROADWAY, N.Y. ".
Approx. dimension - 8" x 5 3/4' x 6"
Approx. dimension - 8" x 5 3/4' x 6"
