Ferdinand De Boyeres
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Ferdinand De Boyeres "Carolus" electro-magnetic battery: mint and boxed
Circa
C1880s
Country of manufacture
France
Description
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A C1887 mint and boxed example of Ferdinand De Boyeres “Carolus” electro-magnetic battery pendant with suspension cord. Diameter: 4 cm. It is constructed of steel, lead, copper and brass. “The accompanying advertisement from the 5th edition of L’Imparial on Sat 3rd April 1887 claims that using this medal with a double electric current would protect the wearer against numerous illnesses by regeneration and purification of the blood.” Thanks to Laurie Slater of the Phisick site for the ad. While Carolus batteries do occasionally turn up, boxed examples are extremely scarce, and unused examples even more scarce!
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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
