1st May, 2000 12:00
Instruments of Science and Technology
196
An Adolphe Gaiffe Electo-Medical Induction Apparatus, Ca. 1875
An Adolphe Gaiffe Electro-Medical Induction Apparatus.
Paris, France, circa 1875.
In wooden case, accompanied by numerous accessories, that can be screwed onto the insulating handles : flat electrodes, cylindrical electrodes capable of receiving a wet sponge, electrodes in the shape of an olive or a metal brush, under the closed half cover, the battery compartment contains a trough for two "mercury bisulphate" cells. And one other similar device of a later date.
Measurement: L. 29 cm.
catalogue Note: In the second part of the 19th century, many induction coils were built for electro-medical use. The first devices of this type, truly portable, were proposed by Ladislas (Adolphe) GAIFFE in the 1870s and their success was significant: high-voltage electric discharge became essential for curing most ailments. The boxes, often elegant and very complete, are mainly used by practitioners of alternative medicine.
Estimate: 80-100
Sold for €195
An Adolphe Gaiffe Electro-Medical Induction Apparatus.
Paris, France, circa 1875.
In wooden case, accompanied by numerous accessories, that can be screwed onto the insulating handles : flat electrodes, cylindrical electrodes capable of receiving a wet sponge, electrodes in the shape of an olive or a metal brush, under the closed half cover, the battery compartment contains a trough for two "mercury bisulphate" cells. And one other similar device of a later date.
Measurement: L. 29 cm.
catalogue Note: In the second part of the 19th century, many induction coils were built for electro-medical use. The first devices of this type, truly portable, were proposed by Ladislas (Adolphe) GAIFFE in the 1870s and their success was significant: high-voltage electric discharge became essential for curing most ailments. The boxes, often elegant and very complete, are mainly used by practitioners of alternative medicine.
Estimate: 80-100
Auction: Instruments of Science and Technology, 1st May, 2000
Hessink's proudly presents the sale of a fine single owner collection of Instruments of Science and Technology. The sale offers you a great opportunity to purchase beautiful selection of globes, microscopes, telescopes, medical, drawing, surveying and navigational instruments from famous instrument makersfrom the 17th to the 20th century.
