There was a medical quackery perpetrator called The Master Electric Company Chicago whose goodies are discussed on line at http://www.radiolaguy.com/VioletRay.htm . Somebody once gave me one of those Master Violet Ray devices and I still have it:
The handle is labeled "20W 115V No. M66" and consists of a high voltage coil assembly into which argon filled glass fixtures are inserted. When you plug this thing in and turn it on, you hear evil noises coming from the coil and the argon inside the glass starts to glow. When the glass is held near to something, such as your hand or your scalp, electric arcs start firing and they are quite energetic. The vigor of the sparking is adjustable with a knob on the end of the coil assembly where the line cord enters.
This sparking and arcing was supposed to have therapeutic value.
I haven't turned this thing on in many years and today, I wouldn't want it running within a hundred feet of any PC of mine, but what really gets me is the UL label. It's partly worn away, but what's left can be read as "Listed Under Reexamination ????? Underwriters Laboratories".
It's somewhat the worse for wear, but it came in a nice wooden case.
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Posted by: cheap sunglasses | June 28, 2011 at 10:47 PM
I have come across one in mint condition. In the wooden case. Was wondering if you had any interest in it? Or maybe know who wood?
Posted by: Antique Collecter | June 30, 2013 at 10:23 PM
The one I have was given to me when I was a teenager. It was a present from the late Dr. Solomon Goldhirsch whom I met via ham radio on 10 meters. His call was K2QDC. It's a curio that I've hung on to, but I wouldn't want another one nor do I know of anyone who might.
Posted by: John Dunn | June 30, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Do you know where I could find more information on it?
Posted by: Antique Collecter | July 06, 2013 at 11:50 PM