Found this glass mushroom thing in a velvet-lined box at an estate sale. It has a metal connector at the bottom. Looks like part of a machine?

treatments for everything from arthritis to acne, making them a staple in many homes.
Violet ray machines were part of a larger movement of quack medicine, where unregulated and often dubious medical devices were sold to the public with grandiose claims. Despite their questionable efficacy, these devices were widely accepted and used, reflecting both the medical understanding and consumer culture of the time.
4. What a Violet Ray Electrode Is—and How This One Fits the Puzzle 
A violet ray electrode is a key component of the violet ray machine, designed