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(Automatic Pleasures, N. Costa P.106)
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A coin-operated Imperial Shocker pedestal shock machine
by the Imperial Electric Company, London, with exposed dial and induction coil on red painted metal ground and glazed front panel, in polished cast metal case with 'Electricity is Life' relief at the top, conductor on the left and current increase handle and conductor on the right, above coin drawer and standing on part cast iron column finished in red, with wood top, 1901 -52in. (132cm.) high overall
by the Imperial Electric Company, London, with exposed dial and induction coil on red painted metal ground and glazed front panel, in polished cast metal case with 'Electricity is Life' relief at the top, conductor on the left and current increase handle and conductor on the right, above coin drawer and standing on part cast iron column finished in red, with wood top, 1901 -52in. (132cm.) high overall
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