Victorian Photobiomodulation Floor Lamp Light Therapy Heat Industrial Edison Era

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$749.0
Antique
Yes
Power Source
Corded Electric
Color
Silver
Year Manufactured
1860
Vintage
Yes
Design
Steampunk, Steampunk, Victorian, Industrial
Brand
Universal Physiotherapy Equipment
Type
Floor Lamp
Control Style
Switch
Era
1800s
Sensor Type
Light
Voltage
120 V
Cord Color
Brown
Style
Victorian
Original/Reproduction
Original
Features
Adjustable
Time Period Manufactured
1850-1899
Shade Shape
Bell
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Finish
Antique Nickel
condition
Used
This lamp was is from the Thomas Edison Era of lighting.  It is an articulating/adjustable wellness/physiotherapy lamp that belonged to the Ames family (colonial timber industry barons see link below).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_K._Ames

This early 19th century lamp is in original unaltered working condition and uses modern bulbs. Online information on how these lights were used back in the day is in the links below: 

https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/history-of-light-therapy-1900-1950/ 

https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47de-518c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Weighs approximately 20 pounds and will ship USPS ground local pickup possible as well.