Description: "Oxypathor", a quack device for increasing the body's absorption of oxygen, Canadian, 1910-1920Aluminum embossed can in good to very good condition then lid does have a dent and shown in the photos - Untested - comes with original cords and connectors and case - and overall good to very good condition for it's age.The Oxypathor was a ‘quack’ device designed by E. L. Moses of Buffalo United States. It allowed the body to absorb extra oxygen via a cord attached to the wrist and ankle. Attached to this cord and placed in a bowl of water was a sealed metal cylinder containing sand or carbon, or sometimes nothing. The all-curing device supposedly helped conditions such as diphtheria, blood disorders, catarrh, kidney trouble, heart trouble, gallstones, blood poisoning, pneumonia, typhoid fever and ‘most forms of paralysis.’ The American Post Office Department won a criminal fraud case against Moses in 1915. He was sentenced to 18 months in jail for promoting quack devices.This is a used item so minor signs of wear should be expected. Any additional notes specific to this item are listed above. This will be packed with care for safe travels. If shipping costs look a bit off please message me for a more accurate shipping cost. Reasonable offers are considered. Local Pick Up - Message me for details
Price: 89 USD
Location: Dallastown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-08-26T22:36:04.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
