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19th Century Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins
19th Century Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins

19th Century Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Cheyenne fully beaded moccasins. Red, yellow and blue on white background. Soft soled brain tanned

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Brain

Materials

Hide, Beads

Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana

Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

. Phrenology was a science of character divination, faculty psychology, theory of brain and what the 19th

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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Brain

Materials

Wood

Impressive 1870s Arapaho/Sioux Beaded Hide Dress
Impressive 1870s Arapaho/Sioux Beaded Hide Dress

Impressive 1870s Arapaho/Sioux Beaded Hide Dress

By Arapaho Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Faceted Beads; Arapaho/Sioux dress on brain-tanned buffalo. Simple four color design; was probably

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1870s American Native American Antique Brain

Materials

Hide

Human Brain, Vintage Anatomical Educational Chart
Human Brain, Vintage Anatomical Educational Chart

Human Brain, Vintage Anatomical Educational Chart

By Ehrlich

Located in St. Margarethen, AT

This vintage wall chart shows the human brain from the left side. It was made by R. Ehrlich and you

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Early 20th Century European Antique Brain

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paper

Antique American Table in Original Paint
Antique American Table in Original Paint

Antique American Table in Original Paint

Located in New York, NY

top are all outlined for a graphic, playful effect. - A no-brainer addition to an entryway (its

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Brain

Materials

Wood, Paint

Paranthropus Robustus
Paranthropus Robustus

Paranthropus Robustus

Located in Oswestry, GB

a modern brain. It had thicker facial buttressing structures and larger postcanine tooth size, in

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15th Century and Earlier Naturalistic Antique Brain

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Fine Chinese Lacquered Carved Wood Head of the Buddha
Fine Chinese Lacquered Carved Wood Head of the Buddha

Fine Chinese Lacquered Carved Wood Head of the Buddha

Located in Wilton, CT

Eyes. The Mass of Black Curls Punctuated by the Red Usnisa (second brain). The Face and Neck Covered

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Brain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Walnut Humidor
Walnut Humidor

Walnut Humidor

Unavailable|$1,850

Walnut Humidor

Located in Middleburg, VA

no-brainer for the cigar aficionado but also a beautiful piece for anyone who loves or collects boxes

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1850s English Antique Brain

Late 19th Century Art Glass Vase by Thomas Webb, English, circa 1890
Late 19th Century Art Glass Vase by Thomas Webb, English, circa 1890

Late 19th Century Art Glass Vase by Thomas Webb, English, circa 1890

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in Matlock, Derbyshire

molten glass that formed what became know as the 'Brain Pattern'. The rich iridescent blues, purples and

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Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Antique Brain

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Thomas Webb Late 19th Century English Art Glass Vase
Thomas Webb Late 19th Century English Art Glass Vase

Thomas Webb Late 19th Century English Art Glass Vase

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in Matlock, Derbyshire

is a deep green, with applied globules of molten glass that formed what became know as the 'brain

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Brain

Materials

Blown Glass

Ancient Egyptian Lapis Heart Pendant with Lapis Lazuli Beads, 20k Gold Tubes
Ancient Egyptian Lapis Heart Pendant with Lapis Lazuli Beads, 20k Gold Tubes

Ancient Egyptian Lapis Heart Pendant with Lapis Lazuli Beads, 20k Gold Tubes

Located in Bloomington, IN

. Although we today believe that the consciousness resides in the brain, we still use phrases like “heartfelt

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Brain

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Heart Pendant, Lapis, Turquoise, and 22k Gold Tubes
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Heart Pendant, Lapis, Turquoise, and 22k Gold Tubes

Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Heart Pendant, Lapis, Turquoise, and 22k Gold Tubes

Located in Bloomington, IN

brain, we still use phrases like “heartfelt emotion” that reveal the ancient belief that the feeling and

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Brain

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 22k Gold

19thC Human Skull Inscribed for Phrenological Demonstration
19thC Human Skull Inscribed for Phrenological Demonstration

19thC Human Skull Inscribed for Phrenological Demonstration

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

takes its shape from the brain, the surface of the skull can be read as an index of psychological

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Early 1900s English Antique Brain

Materials

Bone

Ancient Egyptian Heart Pendant, Bicone Lapis Beads, 22k Gold Beads and Clasp
Ancient Egyptian Heart Pendant, Bicone Lapis Beads, 22k Gold Beads and Clasp

Ancient Egyptian Heart Pendant, Bicone Lapis Beads, 22k Gold Beads and Clasp

Located in Bloomington, IN

. Although we today believe that the consciousness resides in the brain, we still use phrases like “heartfelt

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Brain

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

Antique Art Deco 15 Carat Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Antique Art Deco 15 Carat Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring

Antique Art Deco 15 Carat Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Crownsville, MD

enthusiasm. Raises self-esteem and self-confidence. Stimulates the brain, strengthening the intellect

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Brain

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Harbor Scene with Boats

Harbor Scene with Boats

By Hugo Melville Fisher

Located in Graton, CA

remained there until a brain tumor ended his life on Sept. 30, 1946. Neither he nor his brother Harrison

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Brain

Materials

Oil Pastel

French Bronze Elephant Clock, circa 1860
French Bronze Elephant Clock, circa 1860

French Bronze Elephant Clock, circa 1860

By Miroy Frères

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Freres. ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brain Loomes lists Miroy Freres as working in Paris

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1860s French Empire Antique Brain

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Egyptian Heart Amulets with Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise, 22k Gold
Egyptian Heart Amulets with Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise, 22k Gold

Egyptian Heart Amulets with Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise, 22k Gold

Located in Bloomington, IN

that the brain is the thinking organ. In any case, amulets to protect the heart were essentially

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Brain

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Turquoise, 22k Gold

Ancient Egyptian Jasper, Carnelian Heart and Poppy Pendants with 20k Gold Beads
Ancient Egyptian Jasper, Carnelian Heart and Poppy Pendants with 20k Gold Beads

Ancient Egyptian Jasper, Carnelian Heart and Poppy Pendants with 20k Gold Beads

Located in Bloomington, IN

emotion even if the scientific view is that the brain is the thinking organ. In any case, amulets to

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Brain

Materials

Carnelian, Jasper, Gold

Antique Kiln-fired Bilston Enamel Table Snuff Box Figural Inside
Antique Kiln-fired Bilston Enamel Table Snuff Box Figural Inside

Antique Kiln-fired Bilston Enamel Table Snuff Box Figural Inside

Located in San Marcos, CA

(or brain & Info), it will be much appreciated. In any case, it's a fabulous and highly appealing

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brain

Gandhara Schist Sculpture of the Seated Buddha
Gandhara Schist Sculpture of the Seated Buddha

Gandhara Schist Sculpture of the Seated Buddha

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

– conceals the ushnisha, the extra brain of elevated consciousness that achieves more exaggerated expression

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15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Brain

Materials

Schist

Gupta Period Stone Head of the Buddha
Gupta Period Stone Head of the Buddha

Gupta Period Stone Head of the Buddha

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

-lobed, pierced and pendulous, while the head – surmounted by the ushnisha (additional brain of elevated

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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Brain

Materials

Stone

French Art Deco Dancer Lamp by Carlier
French Art Deco Dancer Lamp by Carlier

French Art Deco Dancer Lamp by Carlier

By Carlier

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco French dancer lamp by Carlier. The dancer is holding an original glass brain shade in her

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Brain

Materials

Alabaster

Human Brain, German antique anatomical medical engraving print
Human Brain, German antique anatomical medical engraving print

Human Brain, German antique anatomical medical engraving print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Gehirn des Menschen' (Human Brain) German wood-engraving, circa 1895. 240mm by 155mm (sheet)

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Brain

Materials

Engraving

1800s Skull with Hand Painted Brain - Teaching Aid
1800s Skull with Hand Painted Brain - Teaching Aid

1800s Skull with Hand Painted Brain - Teaching Aid

Located in Peekskill, NY

pedestal. Cradled on the skull are hand painted and well done cross sections of the brain. The skull is

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19th Century English Antique Brain

Materials

Wood, Bone

19th Century English Surgeon's Brain Trepanning Tool Kit
19th Century English Surgeon's Brain Trepanning Tool Kit

19th Century English Surgeon's Brain Trepanning Tool Kit

Located in London, GB

19th Century English Surgeon's Brain Trepanning Tool Kit Produced by Mayer & Meltzer of Great

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1850s European Early Victorian Antique Brain

Materials

Steel

Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, circa 1900
Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, circa 1900

Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, circa 1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of medical interest. Unframed. Published, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brain

Materials

Paper

Large 19th Century Dr. Auzoux Paper Mache Model of Brain
Large 19th Century Dr. Auzoux Paper Mache Model of Brain

Large 19th Century Dr. Auzoux Paper Mache Model of Brain

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in Peekskill, NY

This fantastically detailed double sized 19th century papier mâché model of the brain dates to the

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Mid-19th Century French Industrial Antique Brain

Materials

Paper

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Antique Brain For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique brain for your home. Each antique brain for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, coral and stone. Your living room may not be complete without an antique brain — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique brain is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique brain has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dr. Louis Auzoux and Ehrlich are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Brain?

Prices for an antique brain start at $139 and top out at $6,423 with the average selling for $685.