Dr. Spamer -Electro-Therapy Apparatus - Wood
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Antique early electrotherapy apparatus from North America, circa 1910–1920, in good antique condition with minor signs of ageing, likely by Dr. Spamer (USA), featuring a wooden case and original accessories including glass wet battery, electrode cables, two electrodes, two metal cylinders and a wooden accessory box, dimensions 13 by 13 cm.
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Description from the seller
A rare and highly collectible early electrotherapy apparatus dating from the beginning of the 20th century, preserved in its original wooden case with numerous original accessories.
Based on comparable surviving models and the overall construction, this instrument is likely manufactured by Dr. Spamer (USA). The manufacturer’s badge is present but no longer fully legible; therefore, the attribution cannot be guaranteed and is based on comparison with similar documented examples.
The set includes:
* Original wooden electrotherapy apparatus
* Original glass wet battery
* Original electrode cables
* Two original electrodes
* Two metal cylinders
* Original wooden accessory box
* Additional original components as shown in the photographs
Electrotherapy devices of this period were used for various neurological and therapeutic treatments and today are highly sought after by collectors of antique medical and scientific instruments.
The apparatus is offered strictly as a historical collector’s item. It has not been tested and is therefore sold as non-working.
Condition
Good antique condition with an attractive original patina, age-related wear and oxidation consistent with its age. A small section of the lower wooden edge has become detached; however, once the apparatus is placed on display, this is virtually unnoticeable. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Period: circa 1900–1925.
Professionally packed and shipped with care.
A rare and highly collectible early electrotherapy apparatus dating from the beginning of the 20th century, preserved in its original wooden case with numerous original accessories.
Based on comparable surviving models and the overall construction, this instrument is likely manufactured by Dr. Spamer (USA). The manufacturer’s badge is present but no longer fully legible; therefore, the attribution cannot be guaranteed and is based on comparison with similar documented examples.
The set includes:
* Original wooden electrotherapy apparatus
* Original glass wet battery
* Original electrode cables
* Two original electrodes
* Two metal cylinders
* Original wooden accessory box
* Additional original components as shown in the photographs
Electrotherapy devices of this period were used for various neurological and therapeutic treatments and today are highly sought after by collectors of antique medical and scientific instruments.
The apparatus is offered strictly as a historical collector’s item. It has not been tested and is therefore sold as non-working.
Condition
Good antique condition with an attractive original patina, age-related wear and oxidation consistent with its age. A small section of the lower wooden edge has become detached; however, once the apparatus is placed on display, this is virtually unnoticeable. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Period: circa 1900–1925.
Professionally packed and shipped with care.
Details
Manufacturer/brand
Dr. Spamer -
Type
Electro-Therapy Apparatus
Title additional information
Antique Medical Apparatus
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
North America
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Length
13 cm
Width
13 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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