A magneto-electric machine consisting of the machine itself (a) which is made up of a large U-shaped magnet, a rotating wheel, and a blue velvet coated rotating device all attached inside a locking mahogany case; there is also a handle (b) which is a brass cylinder with a wire coming out of it whic…
A magneto-electric machine consisting of the machine itself (a) which is made up of a large U-shaped magnet, a rotating wheel, and a blue velvet coated rotating device all attached inside a locking mahogany case; there is also a handle (b) which is a brass cylinder with a wire coming out of it which attaches to the machine and a crank (c) which screws into a hole on the front of the box and is used to make the wheel rotate; there is a label on the inside of the top of the box.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - machine - Size: Length 26.1 cm x Width 11.8 cm x Depth 11.6 cm
b - handle - Size: Length 9.3 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm (with 150.00 cm cord)
c - crank - Size: Length 7.8 cm x Width 5.0 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
Provenance
Comes from the science laboratory at Nicholson School in Belleville, Ontario.
"IMPROVED // PATENT MAGNETO-ELECTRIC MACHINE // FOR NERVOUS DISEASES" printed on the label; "FIRST PRIZE MEDAL // LONDON 1862" printed on the left side of the label; "SILVER MEDAL /PARIS 1878" printed on the right side of the label; there are directions printed on the label.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-L2-3
Condition Remarks
There is some staining on the case; the case has a crack on the back near the hinge, causing it not to close all the way; one of the handles is missing.
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
Internet: "Making the Modern World"
Research Facts
These machines were made in large numbers and were thought to be effective in a wide variety of physical and nervous disorders.