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    Posted 12 years ago

    jamiedpt
    (179 items)

    This is my oldest piece of electromedical "quack" devices and likely the most valuable. It is a Davis and Kidders Magnetic Electric Machine. It was used to treat "nervous disorders" LOL. It is dated to 1850s/60s. There is a bone handle that screws into place and this handle turns the magneto creating electrical current flow. The electrodes plug into the sides of the machine. After taking these pictures I realize I need to clean this piece up, pictures dont do it justice. The Brass gearing is awesome and it turns really well after all these years. The box is a beautiful mahogoney with brass. Looks like I need to put a little elbow grease into this one. I will add a youtube video of this in action that I have link to.

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    1. jamiedpt jamiedpt, 12 years ago
      video of this turning

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4AbL8vRIYA
    2. jamiedpt jamiedpt, 12 years ago
      thanks pickingupbones
    3. jamiedpt jamiedpt, 12 years ago
      thanks packrat and officialfuel
    4. ttomtucker ttomtucker, 12 years ago
      This electrical hand crank magneto used by Davis & Kiddlers was the forerunner that inspired Thomas Watson's design for the telephone generator used in the 1879 telephones.
    5. jamiedpt jamiedpt, 12 years ago
      thanks TTom for the information, that's cool

    6. jamiedpt jamiedpt, 12 years ago
      thanks crabbykins, bellin and walksoftly

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