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![[QUACKERY]. Trio of Electro-Shock Therapy Apparatus, in Carrying Cases. [V.p., ca. 19th - 20th centuries].](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3873/38730426.jpeg?t=1WXw9s)
Lot 18
[QUACKERY]. Trio of Electro-Shock Therapy Apparatus, in Carrying Cases. [V.p., ca. 19th - 20th centuries].
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$750
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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[QUACKERY]. Trio of Electro-Shock Therapy Apparatus, in Carrying Cases. [V.p., ca. 19th - 20th centuries]. Including: No. 4 D. D. Home Medical Apparatus with Mesco Dry Cell Battery. Wooden case with handle (9 x 5 x 4 1/2") with hinged lids at top and bottom. With early coil, two electrodes on handles. [And:] Ever Ready therapeutic vibrator. Wooden case with handle (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 5") and hinged lid. Incomplete, lacking at least three attachments. [And:] Bleadon-Dun Violetta Violet Ray machine. Wooden case with broken handle (12 x 8 x 7" ) and hinged lid. With five glass attachments, electric panel, wand with wire. These quack devices were thought to be therapeutic for nervous conditions.
Condition
Generally worn, scuffed, all items untested, presumed to be non-functional. Still, very good.
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