Faradic Electric Coil Machine. - Mahogany, Porcelain

Medical device Faradic Electric Coil Machine. with a porcelain wet cell This is a beautifully made example made from quality materials, an intriguing array of switches, levers and other components in a mahogany case, of French origin. The device is sold as a decorative curiosity not as a functioning item but as a quack medical device we might consider that it was probably always ineffective. Appearing to be complete and including a slide out drawer containing additional components.

A Faradic Coil Stimulator was a device designed to create a mild electric shock that was thought to be therapeutic to assist with ailments concerning muscles and bones and especially those associated with the nerves. Many machines were portable, for use at a doctor's office or at home. Probably of little actual benefit and providing more of a placebo effect. The name of the device is associated both with Michael Faraday and Luigi Galvani.

The case measures 18 x 14 x 9cm (7.08" x 5.51" x 3.54") and weighs 1.05kg (2.32Lbs).

There is an example in the Science Museum in London, follow the link below if you are interested to see it.

https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co135924/low-frequency-electrotherapy-apparatus-with-porcelain-wet-cell