Phrenology Head
Vintage Phrenology Head Ornament, English, Ceramic, Decorative Bust, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Phrenology head ornament. An English, ceramic decorative bust, dating to the late
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Busts
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Ceramic
H 11.42 in W 5.71 in D 6.89 in
Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden phrenology head Store display advertising model. Phrenology bust by
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19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Atribb. A.L. Vago London, C.1870
By Vago
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Attributed to A.L. Vago London. C 1870
This
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Scientific Instruments
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19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1869
By Vago
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and a obvious
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
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19th C Scientific James DeVille L N Fowler Phrenology Plaster Bust Head Curio
By L. N. Fowler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A larger than the normal plaster cast phrenology head, with its original painted finish and paper
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A 19th-century English porcelain letter seal in the form of a phrenological head. The
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Gold, Brass
H 3.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
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France circa 1870
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in the phrenology sketches and superb lettering. "Your Head Is Like An Open Box".
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American Phrenology head of Fowlers & Wells Phrenological Cabinet New York
Located in Haarlem, NL
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H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1898
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler
By L. N. Fowler
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in North Beninngton, VT
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Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
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Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
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H 5.5 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
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By Ambrose Lewis Vago
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
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Rare Plaster Phrenology Bust Prepared by A.L. Vago, London, circa 1870-1885
By Ambrose Lewis Vago
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Plaster Phrenology Bust by A.L. Vago of Gray's Inn Road, London & Dated to 1883
By Ambrose Lewis Vago
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
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H 8.5 in W 4 in D 5 in
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Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
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Located in Llandudno, Conwy
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Located in North Beninngton, VT
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abnormalities of the teeth. However it may well have been used for phrenology and for other medical purposes
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the phrenology head you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A phrenology head — often made from ceramic, wood and earthenware — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer phrenology head, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each phrenology head bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made phrenology head over the years, but those crafted by L.N. Fowler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Phrenology Head?
A phrenology head can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,125, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $4,200.
Questions About Phrenology Head
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In simple terms, phrenology is the scientific study of the shape of the skull. During the 19th century, some doctors and scientists believed that you could determine a person's emotional and mental traits by examining the bumps, grooves and other features of a person's skull. Find a selection of art and decorative objects related to phrenology on 1stDibs.