April 24, 2024
Antique Dr. H. Sanche Oxydonor Quack Medicine Rare Medical Device
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The highly decorated nickel plated cylinder is marked "Oxydonor, manufactured by Dr. H. Sanche & Co., Detroit, Michigan, VICTORY, Diaduction Rules Life". The Victory eagle trade mark is prominently displayed on the front of the tube. The two electrode disks are marked "Dr. H. Sanche & Co., Detroit, Michigan", with 5 patent dates from 1897 to 1904 . One of America's most notorious quacks, Dr. Sanche apparently moved around a lot, keeping one step ahead of the authorities. His July 27, 1897 patent lists his residence as New Orleans, and his Aug 3, 1897 patent as Detroit. In 1915, a fraud order was issued against Dr. Sanche & Co., of New York, Rochester, Chicago and Detroit. He soon evaded this setback by marketing his devices from Montreal. In Feb, 1916, the fraud order was extended to cover his Montreal address.The Oxydonor Victory is simply a metal tube filled with carbon. Unlike the many contemporary galvanic quack devices, it produces no electricity. It was claimed to cure virtually all diseases simply by forcing oxygen into the body. Proponents of Sanche's incredible theory of "Diaduction" (the pseudoscientific explanation of the Oxydonor cure) organized as the Fraternity of Duxanimae. In this way, Sanche solicited donations for the cause (Diaduction), in addition to sales of the Oxydonor. While Sanche and other notable quacks
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