Dr. Butler’s 1881 Patent Electro-Magnetic Device for Medical Use
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Dr. Butler's 1881 Patent Electro-Magnetic Device for Medical Use
Circa
1881
Country of manufacture
North America
Description
Dr. Butler’s Patent “Electro-Magnetic Device for Medical Use” was granted a US patent on February 1, 1881. ( pat. 237,167)–see last image. This example appears to be working but it would benefit from a little loving care. There is also a superb example of this device on Fleaglass but there is a very substantial price difference between the two. Our example is probably bit earlier, as evidenced by the fact that handle is as shown in the patent drawing.
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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
