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THBEarly 20th C. Shock Box, Quack Medical Device
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveFeb 8, 2015 - Feb 9, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Likely American, early 20th century. An antique quackery medicine shock device or induction coil mounted within a rectangular oak hinged top box, with copper basin wet cell battery on left side of interior flanked on right by a series of turned brass poles with knobs for holding copper wires that attach to battery, surrounding a tubular form of coiled copper. The battery connects to the coil which in turn connects to two wands which would be gripped by the user. Box is mounted with brass hinges, handle on top, and lock with key on front. Closed box dimensions approximately 7" x 10" x 6". Device accompanied by copy of page from period publication describing uses and functionality of the device.
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