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1¢ DETROIT MEDICAL BATTERY "ELECTRICITY IS LIFE" ARCADE SHOCKER

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1¢ DETROIT MEDICAL BATTERY "ELECTRICITY IS LIFE".: A countertop arcade shocker machine by Detroit Medical Battery Co. This Shocker is on the original cast-iron case with "Electricity Is Life" top sign and missing its porcelain instruction plate. A gre

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A RARE SCHALL FARADIC GALVANIC MEDICAL BATTERY IN OAK: Please note that after the auction we will complete invoicing and then immediately close our offices for the remainder of the holiday season. There will be no options for making payment, arranging shi

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44 Issues of Medical Life: 44 issues of Medical Life, an important journal on the history of medicine, 1927-1937. Each issue dedicated to a single topic, with illustrations. With original printed wrappers. 10in tall x 7in wide.

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Antique Medical Battery Apparatus: Antique Medical Battery Apparatus

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PAMPHLETS, MANUALS, ADVERTISEMENTS - ALL MEDICAL: PAMPHLETS, MANUALS, ADVERTISEMENTS - ALL MEDICAL RELATED . Dr. WILLIS bound group of ca 1885 reading incl HYDRIOTIC ACID DETAIL Dr. Churchilll's method, MEDICAL ELECTRICITY MANUAL, TAYLOR'S MECHANICAL

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Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907-1992) Untitled (Still Life with Medical Materials): Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907-1992) Untitled (Still Life with Medical Materials) oil on panel signed Bohrod, Aaron (lower center) 19 x 15 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collector, Madison, Wiscons

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Dresden Life Size Medical Anatomical Chart, Muscles: Dresden Life Size Medical Anatomical Chart, Muscles. 6'5" anatomical chart with muscles marked and numbered. Marked on the bottom left "Deutsches Hygiene-Museum Dresden" and mounted in a black wooden

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Emergency Medical Pocket Magneto-Galvanic Battery Scale: this lot contains: an Emergency Medical Pocket containing medical vials, a Quack Medical device called Richardson's Magneto-Galvanic Battery, that while worn around the neck was reputed to electrify t

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Renu Life Quack Medical Device: Renu Life Quack Medical Device. 4 1/4"h x 11 3/4"w x 10 3/4"d. Condition - untested , overall wear

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Faradic Battery, Home Medical Apparatus: Largest Measures 9" w x 5" deep x 5" h

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FIVE VINTAGE MEDICAL THERAPY DEVICES: 1. Runulife Generator (missing wand) in box with age appropriate wear. 2. Williams Perfection Battery electric shock medical treatment (no battery) in wooden box with rounded edges. The two latches on

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Voltamp Battery No 3 Quack Medical Device: Imagine hooking yourself up to this for "Relief" Vintage quack medical device. No battery included. Displays great in doctors office!

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Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907-1992) Untitled (Still Life with Microscope and Medical Equipment): Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907-1992) Untitled (Still Life with Microscope and Medical Equipment) oil on panel signed ABohrod (lower center) 14 1/4 x 12 inches. Property from a Private Collector, Madison

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Beasley Eastman Renu Life Ultraviolet Quack Med Device: Beasley Eastman Renu Life Ultraviolet light Quack Medical Device

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Richardson's Medical Quackery Magentic Galvantic Canadian 1881 Battery: Rare Richardson's Magnetic Galvanic Battery February 9,1881 Also dated February 3,1880 Canada. Medical Quackery. USPS shipping cost $6, only no additional fees for in-house materials or handling.

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1¢ DETROIT MEDICAL BATTERY "ELECTRICITY IS LIFE" ARCADE SHOCKER

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C. 1901. Detroit Medical Battery Co. After depositing their coin, players would grip the handles while turning the right handle to receive a jolt of electricity. CONDITION: It is in restored condition, with replaced front plate. One key is provided. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Condition: (Restored) Dimensions: 14 - 1/2" x 10 - 3/4" x 18".

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1¢ DETROIT MEDICAL BATTERY "ELECTRICITY IS LIFE" ARCADE SHOCKER

Name: 1¢ DETROIT MEDICAL BATTERY \"ELECTRICITY IS LIFE\" ARCADE SHOCKER
SKU: 173155652
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

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