PULVER MACHER

Isaac Lewis or Louis (son of Meyer Pulver macher, d. Breslau, Pru ia 1854). b. Kempen, Pru ia 1815; apprenticed to a jeweller; a jeweller in Vienna and Prague; commenced studying and working in electricity in Prague; invented a series of batteries in the form of a chain and bands made from flexible zinc and copper wire, which give out a continuous current of galvanism 1844, this is an improvement of the voltaic pile, and is a producer of galvanism that can be worn on the body; settled in Berlin 1846 and in Paris 1850; came to London and opened a place of busine at 118 Leaden hall st. 1849, removed to 194 Regent st. 1861, where he sold his galvanic bands and electric belts; established depôts in Stockholm and New York; naturalised in England 29 Jany. 1868; author of Practical guide for the electro-medical treatment of diseases by Pulver macher’s hydro-electric chains 1856. d. Windmill hill house, West Hampstead, London 12 Sept. 1884. bur. West Hampstead cemetery 14 Sept. London Figaro 20 Sept. 1884 p. 6 portrait .