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Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet
About the Item
A rare and most unusual Thompson-Plaster electrical cabinet, by Physician's Specialty Company, Leesburg, Virginia, United States.
The historic turn of the late 19th / early 20th century quack medicine machine used a violent ray electrotherapy apparatus as a cure-all, claiming to cure numerous ailments, cancers, and more.
Featuring the original oak framed glazed glass-covered marble top for use with 'medical' instruments, atop quartersawn oak chest fitted with three graduated drawers, opening to reveal various associated equipment and supplies, including blown glass evacuated tube implements of varying shapes and for different therapeutic uses. High-quality solid wood case, rising on castors. Signed, retaining the original manufacturer plaque. Museum quality.
Provenance / Acquisition:
Reportedly purchased by Dr. Slaughter, of Goldthwaite, Texas, May, 1903.
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas. Day 2 of 3, Important Estates catalog. 2021
Similar examples can be found in select museum collections and exhibitions, including Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, Virginia. Holmes Medical Museum, Foley, Alabama.
Dimensions: (approx)
40.75" High, 26" Wide, 17.5" Deep
Condition:
Excellent original antique condition. Museum quality. Unknown if complete. Wear consistent with age and use.
A scarce example of medical quackery, period technology, and American medicine history, this strange, somewhat freaky apparatus presents in a refined, professional display, that today is sure to make for a fascinating curiosity, industrial oddity, or doctors office decorative historical object. Wherever it's placed, it's sure to become an interesting conversation starter!.
- Dimensions:Height: 40.75 in (103.51 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Excellent original antique condition. Museum quality. Unknown if complete. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977231092952
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