Violet Ray machines were a popular form of electrotherapy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, believed to have various health benefits. These devices generated high-frequency, low-intensity alternating current that, when applied to the body via glass vacuum tubes, produced a visible ozone smell and a tingling sensation. They were marketed for a wide range of ailments, from hair loss and acne to more serious conditions, though their efficacy was often debated and largely unsubstantiated by modern medical standards.
This particular Holo-Electron device, likely from France given the “Unis France” marking, represents a significant piece of medical history. The inclusion of multiple glass electrodes suggests it was designed for targeted application to different body parts. The manual, “Rayons Violets,” further confirms its purpose as a violet ray generator, and the founding date of the company in 1928 places its production firmly in the interwar period. As with all our electrical items sold as spares / repairs / prop only.
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Markings: as pictured
Sourced: in France
Origin: French
Age: circa 1930-40’s
Materials: metal, stainless steel, glass, mixed
Size: box 33 x 13 x 26 cm
Weight: 3.75 kg
Condition: in vintage previously used condition, scratches, scrapes, tarnish, patina, but clearly well looked after in the past, sold as spares / repairs / prop only and completely untested, please see all pictures
Item number: 12062026001
Shipped from France
Find similar items in our store EVEofEurope here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EVEofEurope/search?search_query=medical
Find similar items in our store EVEdeFrance here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EVEdeFrance/search?search_query=medical
WHY EVE? – We have extensive experience of trading in antiques and collectables on Etsy for over twelve years, and online for over twenty. We ship thousands of parcels flawlessly all over the world fully tracked and insured every year. We offer a no quibble refund policy, even if you just change your mind. We are a small family business committed to giving our private and trade customers the very best in tailored and efficient services. We carry perhaps the biggest individual online selection of always at least 10000+ vintage and antique items sourced throughout Europe in our shops on Etsy; EVE of England, EVE de France and our own website and social media channels. Still have questions or concerns? Get in touch through Etsy conversations or mail us at mail [!at] euviem.com for a quick response. You can also often catch us on live chat on Facebook or our website during daytime hours.
PRICE MATCH – Have you found the same item in the same condition cheaper elsewhere? Give us a shout and send us a link to the item and we’ll see what we can do. We can’t promise anything, but where possible we will try to match or even beat our competitors prices.
SHIPPING DISCOUNTS – We have 1000’s of items in our Etsy stores and you will generally only pay postage on the heaviest item you buy. The rest, if they individually weigh less than 1kg each, are very often sent free (heavy items do incur a small extra fee). Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout for multiple item orders. Shop across our two stores and we will combine postage and find the very best postage deal we can for you. See more notes on shipping discounts below.
PACKAGING – Where possible we use recycled or recyclable packaging. Sometimes this is not possible; For example paper tape will not stand up to the rigours of international shipping. We are though constantly evolving our business practices to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Note that Etsy also claim to offset carbon emissions from all orders, All new packaging options are available at checkout for an extra cost.
These links will take you straight to our shop homepages on Etsy:
EVE of Europe (5000+ items): https://www.etsy.com/shop/EVEofEurope
EVE de France (2000+ items): https://www.etsy.com/shop/EVEdeFrance
You can contact us directly at mail@euviem.com or through Etsy convos.
Did you know Etsy offset carbon emissions on all sales? In partnership with ecologi we also plant a tree for every sale we make on Etsy. You can find out more about this initiative here: https://www.europeanvintageemporium.com/environmentally-friendlier-business/
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* Note. Postage from France falls into bands. Up to 2kg is a reasonable cost but anything over 2kg gets expensive to send internationally. The bands are 2-5kg, 5-10kg, 10-20kg and 20-30kg. So when purchasing multiple orders we can sometimes make savings over and above automatic postage discounts applied at checkout. For example; If you buy 4 items weighing 2kg each (allowing 2kg for packaging) we can pack those items into a 10kg package. Automatic discounts applied at checkout are usually pretty close but if you are considering multiple purchases and especially from both of our shops get in touch with details of the items you are considering buying and we will let you know if we can do any better on postage.
Product safety and General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR): Vintage electrical equipment
Intended Use: This vintage item is intended for decorative purposes only. All of our electrical items should be considered to be non-functional and not fit for their original purpose. They are now decorative or for prop use only. Handle with care – very heavy.
Condition: Due to its vintage nature, this item will have signs of wear and tear externally and internally, being made of old components we cannot guarantee any part of it or its long term durability.
Stability: Ensure the item is placed on a flat, stable surface to prevent tipping. Avoid displaying the item on uneven or slippery surfaces. Should this item fall off a shelf or be dropped it could break and cause injury
Maintenance: Only suitably qualified individuals should attempt to dis-assemble or operate this equipment. We have deemed it unfit for it’s original use and it is for display, prop or collectable purposes only.
Children: This item is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidents.
Indoor Use: This item is recommended for indoor use only. Exposure to outdoor elements will accelerate wear and compromise safety.
Disclaimer: European Vintage Emporium is not liable for any injuries or damages resulting from the misuse or use of this product. By purchasing this item, you acknowledge and accept the above safety guidelines.
We specialise in often unique vintage and antique items. While we strive to ensure the safety and quality of our products we source and offer for sale we cannot do this for electrical items. That is why they are always sold as spares, repair or props. They are not fit for their original purpose and are decorative items only for collectors and prop houses. Suitably qualified individuals may consider buying them for spares or repairs.
Vintage electrical items will likely contain materials or components that are not suitable for use by children or in certain environments. Customers are advised to handle these items with care and to keep them out of reach of children.
Everything we sell is on 30 day approval. If it doesn’t work for you as expected just return it for a full refund. We appreciate shopping online is sometimes difficult. We do a lot of it! We are often surprised by what we receive. You can usually avoid any disappointment by fully reading product descriptions and checking all listing photos where we strive to detail any defects our vintage and antique items may have. Any less than great feedback we receive is nearly always as a result of customers not reading product descriptions or looking at all photos.
If you have any safety queries or issues with our vintage/antique items you should message us on Etsy or contact our “GPSR representative” at mail [!at] euviem.com or write to;
European Vintage Emporium
GPSR (Stephen Miles)
4 Route de la See, Cherence Le Roussel,
50520 JUVIGNY LES VALLEES, France
You can read more on how we are fulfilling our GPSR obligations on new listings created after 13th December 2024 by following this link to our website:
We specialise in often unique vintage and antique items. While we strive to ensure the safety and quality of our products we source and offer for sale, please be aware that vintage and antique items may not meet current safety standards and regulations. They were generally created before such regulations existed.
We also supply damaged and broken items. Prop houses, movie studios and theme parks are some of our biggest customers. Please carefully read item descriptions to avoid any disappointment at your end. If one of our items is priced below typical market prices it will likely be overly damaged in some way.
All of our items are sold as spares / repairs / props and/or collectibles. They are generally intended for decorative purposes only. They may contain materials or components that may not be suitable for use by children or in certain environments. Customers are advised to handle these items with care and to keep them out of reach of children.
New stock listed after 13th December 2024 will contain extra specific safety information in the listing description in relation to the product offered for sale. This is to comply with European GPSR regulations. Items listed before this date will not contain this extra information but please feel free to contact us with any safety or usage queries.
Everything we sell is on 30 day approval. If it doesn’t work for you as expected just return it for a full refund. We appreciate shopping online is sometimes difficult. We do a lot of it! We are often surprised by what we receive. You can usually avoid any disappointment by fully reading product descriptions and checking all listing photos where we strive to detail any defects our vintage and antique items may have. Any less than great feedback we receive is nearly always as a result of customers not reading product descriptions or looking at all photos.
European Vintage Emporium is not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from the use or misuse of our products. By purchasing from European Vintage Emporium, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions.
If you have any safety queries or issues with our vintage/antique items you should message us on Etsy or contact our “GPSR representative” at mail@euviem.com or write to;
European Vintage Emporium
GPSR (Stephen Miles)
4 Route de la See, Cherence Le Roussel,
50520 JUVIGNY LES VALLEES, France
You can read more on how we are fulfilling our GPSR obligations on new listings created after 13th December 2024 by clicking here
The large majority of our stock appears on our website but we always have more listing to do! There is a chance that we may have different items and quantities than those that are listed here immediately available from stock.
We also keep tabs on a lot of outlets in our local areas and also have quite a network of colleagues throughout Western Europe, so we may be able to help source your special requirements. If you would like us to keep an eye out for something or source an item just let us know what you are after and your budget and we will let you know promptly if we can help.
We operate a love it, or return it, no quibble, full refund policy. We appreciate that things sometimes do not fit in or suit quite as expected, and as a result we are happy to provide refunds due to the very nature of online shopping. Buyers will be responsible for return transit costs. To qualify simply let us know you wish to return an item within thirty days of receipt.
Returns are expensive for us and for you! They are rarely requested but when they are it is nearly always as a result of customers not checking item descriptions, sizes or all photos in a listing. Please carefully check item descriptions and photos before purchasing any items from us to avoid any disappointment.
We can only create lay-away accounts or take 20% reservation deposits from customers on our website. Etsy and Ebay do not have the facilty to do this easily.
We are surprised by the high number of customers who fail to return to complete their purchase even after they have paid a 20% deposit. Please make sure you really want the item before enquiring about making a deposit. Items can be reserved for three months after a 20% non-fundable deposit has been made.
Get in touch if you would like to make a 20% NON-REFUNDABLE reservation payment.
We are based in Lower Normandy in France. All of our stock is dispatched from here. Personal collection can be arranged from our buying office or shop in Lower Normandy with 24 hours notice. Ask for details.
Please check listing descriptions for sizes. Most listings have a mug in one of the pictures to give you a relative idea of size. The weight of items is often shown in our listings but some older listings may not contain this information. If you require further measurements or weights just send us a message and we will get back to you promptly.
We ship everywhere! We have shipped tens of thousands of items worldwide over the decades and have plenty of shipping experience. Postage costs will be displayed as you approach checkout. We give significant automatic postage discounts on multiple item orders at checkout with customers only paying postage for the heaviest item they buy.
Postage and packing costs on our own website are often subsidised by us and cheaper than postage charges in our shops on Etsy and Ebay where we have to pay seller fees. Postage prices on our other third party selling venues reflect the actual cost of sending items and do not include multiple item purchase postage discounts on heavier items. It’s always cheaper to shop and ship with us here!
Postage discounts are automatically applied to multiple item orders. You only pay a postage charge for the heaviest single item you buy. For example; if you buy ten items, you will only pay a single postage charge for the heaviest single item. See postage costs for your selected items by proceeding through the checkout process.
Standard postage services usually take 5-15 working days to reach international destinations. Express services usually take 5-10 working days.
Items are usually dispatched within one working day. They typically arrive with customers 3-15 working days (up to 3 weeks) after dispatch depending on your location and the delivery service selected at checkout.
We cannot guarantee any shipping times as we rely on assorted third parties for transit and cross border services. We cannot avoid customs delays for example. All items are sent fully tracked and insured against loss and breakage in transit.
We use the French Post Office (La Poste) who work in conjunction with Postal services in your country to deliver parcels. For example USPS in the USA and Parcelforce in the UK. We can work with other couriers like UPS and DHL but these tend to be at least twice the shipping price.
We can supply personal courier services for urgently required items or large bulk orders in Western Europe. Contact us for details.
Please see our trading policies for more detailed information on shipping or get in touch if you have a question.
Multiple item purchases have postage discounts applied at checkout with customers only paying postage fees for the heaviest item they purchase. The rest are sent free. For example if you buy ten items you only pay postage for the heaviest single item.
Find out more about our best prices here.