H. G. Fischer Type FO / Thompson & Plaster Electrotherapeutic Cabinet

Name/Title

H. G. Fischer Type FO / Thompson & Plaster Electrotherapeutic Cabinet

Entry/Object ID

2026.390.1

Description

H. G. Fischer Type FO / Thompson & Plaster Electrotherapeutic Cabinet

Context

This coil was missing most of the spark gap and the high frequency coil and leyden jars. We added some artistic license in the restoration as a way of demonstrating Tesla's "phantom streamers" to guests.

Collection

Turn Of The Century Electrotherapy Museum

Acquisition

Accession

2026.390

Source or Donor

Jeff Behary's personal collection, gift from Dr. Daniel Cuscela

Acquisition Method

Loan