Victorian Medical Faradic Battery Electro Shock Therapy Machine

Victorian Faradic battery medical 'Quack' Electro Shock Therapy Machine. 
£95.00 
Box measures - H8" W9" D9"
This late 19th century electric shock therapy machine was thought to be therapeutic. To assist with ailments around nerve sensitivity within muscles and bones. Many machines were portable such as the device pictured here, for use at a doctor's office or at home. Allegedly of little actual benefit and providing more of a placebo effect.
Original mahogany case and brass wands with wooden handles that the patient would have held to receive an electric shock. Original wires in poor condition. Missing battery and other innards. 
Great restoration project for someone with the knowledge, failing that - excellent for spares. 
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