Description: Antique Vintage Dr Schall Electrotherapy Machine Quack Medical Magnificent Oak Case. I could not find a manufacturer but I made a Google search and it shows almost the exact same set by a maker named Doctor Schall. The oak vase box measures 5 3/8" x 6 7/8" and 8 1/4" high closed; it weighs 6 pounds 2 ounces. The solid oak hinged box is absolutely magnificent with ornate metal trim and a unique high quality latch. Untested, appears fine, the oak box is solid & sturdy with a nice aged patina - see detailed photos. Electrotherapy has a history of quackery, but it's not always clear-cut. In the 1850s–early 20th century, discoveries in electricity and battery power led many to believe that electricity could be used for medical purposes. Doctors and scientists experimented with electrical stimulation to treat a variety of physical and mental disorders, including toothaches, muscular atrophy, and nervous diseases. However, many in the medical community viewed electrotherapy as quack medicine. Here are some examples of electrotherapy quackery: Medical batteriesThese portable shock-producing devices were used from 1870–1920 and were thought to cure many ailments. Medical professionals who practiced electrotherapeutics considered them legitimate, but identical versions were also sold directly to consumers through newspaper advertisements. Heidelberg and Pulvermacher BeltsThese cloth-covered voltaic batteries were soaked in vinegar and worn around the waist in the late 1800s. They were reportedly able to cure "weaknesses peculiar to men" such as incontinence, impotence, and other nervous maladies. Violet rayIn 1920, this treatment was recommended for brain fog, catarrh, and other conditions. For example, to treat catarrh, a nasal tube was used with a mild current within the nasal passage, followed by an application with the surface electrode externally over the nose. Overbeck's RejuvenatorThis was one of the most successful electrotherapy devices in the new medical marketplace.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Weymouth, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-28T17:04:42.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
