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Early electric shock therapy medical device, oak case

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Medical rheostat device marked "McIntosh Battery & Optical, Chicago/The MacLagan Rheostat", white marble slab with Bakelite cased rheostat, measures millamperes, various small knobs. In oak glass front hinged case. A patent search for this device lists it as an "electric shock therapy device." Condition - some wires appear to be missing, case hinge broken, glass clouded, does not appear to be in working condition. 17" x 10" x 6". Circa 1900. Glen Leven estate.

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