Description: For sale is this interesting old medical 'quack' device. It was manufactured by The Chloride of Silver Dry Cell Battery Company and sold through the surgical/medical instrument supplier Charles Lentz & Sons of Philadelphia (est. 1866). Device consists of two Chloride of Silver dry batteries and an induction coil housed in a nicely made wooden box. Most recent patent date listed on label is 1901. Devices like this commonly used at that time to administer therapeutic electrical shocks to a patient. Device measures approximately 10 X 5 X 2.5 inches. Interior of box and contents are clean and in very good condition. Exterior shows wear and some loss of finish
Price: 194 USD
Location: Canyon Country, California
End Time: 2024-08-20T20:22:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
Maker: the chloride of silver dry cell battery co.
