ANTIQUE 1919 QUACK MEDICINE Electreat MASSAGE & ELECTRO-SHOCK QUACKERY DEVICE #2

Description

In very good condition. For display purposes only! Tested, but does NOT function (LIKELY DUE TO CORROSION INSIDE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT). No other major damage. Wires are intact & not frayed. Bakelite handle on sponge accessory is NOT chipped or cracked, but it is on the long probe (See close-up photo). There are a couple of small spots on the battery compartment where the nickel plating on the brass has worn through. Paperwork is creased from years of folded storage & has some micro-tears at the edges as well as some age-tanning. BOX HAS MULTIPLE TORN CORNERS. Any flaws, if present, will be either written about here in the condition section of the listing OR visible in the photos. You MUST examine ALL of the photos carefully, as the photos often can illustrate the item’s condition better than any words can. Remember that the photos constitute part of the overall description of the item’s listing. Please read the description & view all photos.
ATQ 1919 "Electreat" MASSAGE & ELECTRO-SHOCK DEVICE #2: Quack Medicine Quackery
ATQ 1919 "Electreat" MASSAGE & ELECTRO-SHOCK DEVICE #2: Quack Medicine Quackery
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Description
This auction is for an antique early 1900s
"ELECTREAT" electro-shock rolling massage quackery device.
I PUT A USED "D" CELL BATTERY IN THE DEVICE TO TEST IT
& IT DOES NOT WORK.
USE OF THIS DEVICE IS
NOT
RECOMMENDED &
I ASSUME
NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURIES!
INCLUDED ITEMS:
​
ELECTREAT DEVICE & BATTERY COMPARTMENT LID
ORIGINAL TWO-PIECE BOX:
In VERY poor condition.
TWO (2) PIECES OF ORIGINAL PAPERWORK
TWO (2) ACCESSORIES:
These accessories were optional pieces which were sold separately. They attach to the main device via a small port near the massage roller head.
​ONE (1) CLOTH-BOUND CORD FOR USE WITH:
6-INCH METAL TIPPED PROBE WITH BAKELITE GRIP.
SMALL CONTACT SPONGE WITH BAKELITE KNOB-SHAPED HANDLE.
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Function/Use:
Used for a host of fake cures.
Structure/Composition:
Uses one (1) "D" cell battery;
but use is NOT recommended & functionality is not guaranteed
. Main piece is made of nickel-plated-brass & black Bakelite. Accessory pieces' handles are made of Bakelite. Wire cord is cloth-bound with metal tips that have a rubber grip to prevent shocks.
Usage/Wear-and-Tear:
In very good condition.  For display purposes only!  Tested, but does NOT function (LIKELY DUE TO CORROSION INSIDE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT).  No other major damage.  Wires are intact & not frayed.  Bakelite handle on sponge accessory is NOT chipped or cracked, but it is on the long probe (See close-up photo).  There are a couple of small spots on the battery compartment where the nickel plating on the brass has worn through.  Paperwork is creased from years of folded storage & has some micro-tears at the edges as well as some age-tanning.  BOX HAS MULTIPLE TORN CORNERS.  Any flaws, if present, will be either written about here in the condition section of the listing OR visible in the photos.  You MUST examine ALL of the photos carefully, as the photos often can illustrate the item’s condition better than any words can.  Remember that the photos constitute part of the overall description of the item’s listing.  Please read the description & view all photos.
Year Made/Approximate Age:
Battery compartment lid is patent dated "5 - 3 - 19" as in 1919.
Dimensions/Volume/Weight:
Device is about 9 inches long.
Mark(s):
Battery compartment lid is marked "ELECTREAT", "RELIEVES PAIN", "PAT 5 - 3 - 19" & "ELECTREAT MFG., PEORIA, ILL".
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Where appropriate
, light cleaning may have been done for photographic purposes.
A 12-inch or 6-inch ruler may be used for scale purposes.
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