C1890 Electro-Galvanic Quack Belt
$125.00
C1890 Electro-Galvanic Quack Belt
Circa
1890
Country of manufacture
North America
Description
A c1890 quack electro-galvanic belt. Claims by sellers of this type of belt were ambitious. They supposedly could cure anything from, from ED to rheumatism and even, in some case, life-threatening diseases. There is no maker’s name on this belt and the 1888 patent date on the buckle is more likely for the buckle than the belt. Overall condition is pretty good but the cloth covering on the wires is worn in spots.
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Dealer information
M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
