Gaiffe a Paris Apparelle Induction
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Pocket Quack electric shock device by A Gaiffe, Paris
Dimensions
9cm x 16.7cm x 3.7cm
Circa
Late 19th Century
Maker
A Gaiffe, Paris
Country of manufacture
France
Description
Small compact quack device by A Gaiffe, Paris in a “fold open” mahogany case
Surface polished but shows a burn mark.
Stamped inside – 15631 plus a Gaiffe Logo.
Retailed by Mackey & Co, London.
Incorporates a small induction coil with pull out core and rumbler to generate a charge.
Electrodes all present but the mercury coated zine and silver battery has long since corroded and been removed.
Otherwise complete.
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Collector Tolemy
A Yorkshire based collector all things unusual for 40 years covering a diverse range of subject matter across the archaeology of science, with a common theme towards rare and one-of-a-kind, architectural, functional instruments and scientific objects for investment, display and interior design. A frequent business traveller across Europe the USA and Australasia in the quest for new objects. Collector Tolemy can be contacted at [email protected].
