Category: Electricity
Estimated Date: 1865
Name: Shock Machine
Manufacturer: W.C. and J. Neff

Description: 7.5“x 7“x 5” walnut box contains two compartments,three shells of metal, one probably lead and the other tin for wet cell. 6.5“x3.75”. The rest of the box houses the coil and accessories. The coil 5.5“x1” sits on 6.25“x 2.25” wooden platform. Leather covered, red, embossed “electromagnetic machines mnfr by” with magnet at side and 3 posts. Two wooden blocks with cloth, 2 metal handles with sponges and wires.

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