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Macaura's Pulsocon,

The British Appliances Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

This is a veterinary instrument manufactured by The British Appliances Manufacturing Co. It is called a Macaura's Pulsocon and was probably used for aiding blood circulation in animals. It's massage function is caused to vibrate by turning a crank. It is stored in its original cardboard box, inscribed 'The British Appliances Manufacturing Co. // Macaura's Pulsocon // Patent No. 13932'. It was used on agricultural estate near Hull around time of First World War.

1 pulsocon (with box and lid): chrome plated metal; rubber; cardboardLooks much like a hand-powered drill, with one handle for holding and the other for turning in a circular motion. The turning mechanism causes a vibrating movement which, when attached, causes the rubber end to vibrate too.

1914 - 1918

Metal, Rubber, Paper