a c1917 ‘Violet Machine by Renulife of Detroit MI
Toronto. … an electrifying experience! In the last century inventions and innovations exploded. And with no pressure to ‘prove’ any advertised claim, it was a wild west show to make a buck.
This led to many odd ball gizmos and medicines. One example is lot 535 – a c1917 device that used electricity to ‘renew life’. In fact, it was tagged ‘Renulife’ and produced by the “Renulife Electric Co., in Detroit, MI”.
They made their machine called the “Violet Ray Health Generator” in the late 1910s and 1920s – as you can see, even the Smithsonian down in Washington has one.
You can add to your collection by bidding at our Febuary 15th auction. (IMPORTANT: OUR JAN 25th AUCTION WAS RESCHEDULED TO FEB 15th DUE TO BAD WEATHER.) Take a peek at the gizmo online and in person. And for those collecting or using photo gear, there are 100s of lots available – cameras, lenses, accessories, etc. See the above link for details (free parking, easy access, free admission).
