Electroshock Therapy, Edwardian Style

EBay has the most shocking things on offer, and the Edwardian-era electrical quack therapy machine on offer from "texanne1255" is no exception.

"Up for bidding is a very fine example of a victorian home medical device that was used for electro therapy, over 100 years ago. This is a J. H. Bunnel & Co, No. 4 D. D. Back in those days electro therapy was used on everything from cold sores to cancer. This one, as you can see, is in beautiful shape cosmetically."

It even comes with its original instructions, but the battery is, unfortunately, long-dead. Hook up a modern 9v, however, and it works like a dream. You'll wet yourself, but not with glee.

Auction page [eBay via BoingBoing Gadgets]