UVRAL Type E — British Twin-Dial Violet Ray

A British UVRAL Type E with a broad black twin-dial panel, original textured case and original pictured glass. Its restoration included wiring work, transformer servicing and a modern insulated UK power lead.

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Device description

Equipment, restoration & condition wording · captured 1 November 2026. Enquire about current availability and exact inclusions.

🔮 Restored UVRAL Type “E” – Original Tesla Violet Ray Device Made in England | Circa 1930s | Dual Dial Control | Complete with Original Electrodes | Museum-Grade Restoration Check my other listings! 🙏⚡❤️ Have an old device? Part exchanges are welcome on all of my listings. I also offer professional restoration and servicing for all vintage Violet Rays and Tesla-inspired instruments. ⚙️ Overview Available here is a beautifully restored original UVRAL Type “E” Violet Ray — a rare British-made Tesla-era high-frequency instrument crafted for professional use and preserved in exceptional condition. This elegant 1930s model remains a stunning survivor — housed in its original textured case, featuring the UVRAL Type “E” nameplate, and complete with its full set of original glass electrodes. Each electrode emits a strong, pure violet discharge, and the device runs whisper-smooth thanks to its balanced transformer and precisely tuned output controls. 🛠️ Restoration & Condition ✔️ Fully restored using authentic period-correct materials ✔️ Internal wiring inspected, corrected, and re-insulated ✔️ Transformer cleaned, balanced, and performing flawlessly ✔️ Original Bakelite knobs polished to a deep gloss ✔️ Power cable upgraded with modern insulated lead (UK plug fitted) ✔️ Case cleaned and preserved — maintaining its original finish and character ✔️ Dual control dials fully functional: • Left: Voltage selector (0–125V / 200–250V input range) • Right: Output intensity adjustment (“Increase” control) ✔️ Every electrode tested and glowing with rich violet plasma This UVRAL stands as one of the cleanest and most complete examples of its type — a perfect balance between aesthetic preservation and functional revival. 🔧 Restoration, Servicing & Part Exchange If you already own a Violet Ray or related instrument, I offer museum-grade restoration, servicing, and part-exchange options. Each restoration is carried out by hand, preserving originality while ensuring modern safety and reliability. It’s important to note that around 99 % of Violet Rays sold online are unrestored, often listed for similar prices. While visually appealing, unrestored devices can contain brittle insulation and degraded wiring, making them unsafe to power. 💌 Included in This Listing • 1 × Restored UVRAL Type “E” Violet Ray Device • Complete original glass electrode set (as pictured) • Restored and insulated power lead (UK plug fitted) • Original textured carry case • Tracked, secure UK dispatch

A closer look.

A proper face for an old instrument

There is a lovely balance to the UVRAL Type E. The broad dark panel, two circular controls and original nameplate give it an unmistakable face. The glass and handpiece sit around that centre, with the textured case framing the arrangement.

I am drawn to those small design decisions: the proportion of a knob, the spacing of the lettering and the way the lid holds its glass. They make the apparatus feel considered. My notes place the model in British interwar electrotherapy, approximately the 1930s; the appeal of this individual set is just as much in the details you can see and handle.

The restoration work

My restoration notes record internal wiring inspected, corrected and re-insulated, the transformer cleaned and balanced, and the original Bakelite knobs polished. The case was cleaned and preserved, retaining its finish and character, and a modern insulated power cable with UK plug was fitted.

The condition is Used – good. Both controls are described as functional, and every electrode was tested for violet plasma. It is a pleasing combination of a purposeful black faceplate and the more delicate glass gathered around it.

Two controls and the accompanying glass

The left dial is the voltage selector, with input ranges recorded as 0–125 V / 200–250 V. The right dial adjusts output intensity and is marked Increase. I like how directly those two controls express the layout of the apparatus.

The UVRAL Type E generator, original glass selection shown in the gallery, restored insulated power lead and original textured carry case accompany this example. Enquire here for a closer look at the set, the glass and the restoration work. There is a great deal of character to discover beneath a fairly restrained lid.

Condition: Used – good.

Original condition and restoration details

“Internal wiring inspected, corrected, and re-insulated”

“Original Bakelite knobs polished to a deep gloss”

“Power cable upgraded with modern insulated lead (UK plug fitted)”

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