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'Anatomie' - Cavities of the brain, French medical anatomy engraving, c1770
'Anatomie' - Cavities of the brain, French medical anatomy engraving, c1770

'Anatomie' - Cavities of the brain, French medical anatomy engraving, c1770

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Anatomie - XV Les cavites du cerveau' French late 18th century copper-line engraving. From Denis Diderot and J. Le R. D'Alembert, 'Encyclopedie, ou dictionnaire raisonne des scie...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Brain

Materials

Engraving

1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head
1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head

1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head

Located in Peekskill, NY

head. I would date this to 1900. The details are well-done and the brain is removable and splits in two

Category

Late 19th Century German Industrial Antique Brain

Materials

Plaster

Staffordshire pottery phrenology head pen stand
Staffordshire pottery phrenology head pen stand

Staffordshire pottery phrenology head pen stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Staffordshire pottery phrenology head pen stand inscribed with regions of the brain, on scrolled

Category

19th Century English Antique Brain

Materials

Earthenware

Antique, 3D Anatomical Head Model
Antique, 3D Anatomical Head Model

Antique, 3D Anatomical Head Model

Located in Berghuelen, DE

. Left side showing muscles, right side skull. Right side detachable with removable brain parts.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Brain

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Gorgeous Antique French Oak Louis XV 4 over 4 Buffet
Gorgeous Antique French Oak Louis XV 4 over 4 Buffet

Gorgeous Antique French Oak Louis XV 4 over 4 Buffet

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

capabilities, paired with its stunning good looks, makes the value a true no brainer. Don't miss this

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brain

Materials

Oak

19th c. Phrenology Porcelain Bust c.1800s
19th c. Phrenology Porcelain Bust c.1800s

19th c. Phrenology Porcelain Bust c.1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

physician Franz-Joseph Gall (1758-1828), who proposed the concept of localized brain function. According to

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Brain

Materials

Porcelain

great female anatomical torso by SOMSO, circa 1920
great female anatomical torso by SOMSO, circa 1920

great female anatomical torso by SOMSO, circa 1920

Located in Berghuelen, DE

mâché, wood and plaster. detachable into 21 parts as follows: brain (8), half of each lung (2), heart (2

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Brain

Materials

Paper, Plaster, Wood

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

Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Model Folk Art Americana

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

psychology, theory of brain and what the 19th-century phrenologists called "the only true science of mind

Category

Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Brain

Materials

Wood

Baccarat Carved Layered and Gilt Art Nouveau Raspberry Vase
Baccarat Carved Layered and Gilt Art Nouveau Raspberry Vase

Baccarat Carved Layered and Gilt Art Nouveau Raspberry Vase

By Baccarat

Located in Dallas, TX

condition. This vase is a no brainer and priced to sell fast! Singed in etched Baccarat France Depose

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Brain

Materials

Art Glass

Golden Mercury Glass X-Ray Chandelier
Golden Mercury Glass X-Ray Chandelier

Golden Mercury Glass X-Ray Chandelier

Located in Peekskill, NY

antique never used shades it was a no brainer… it had to be a chandelier. With their gold finish and small

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Brain

Materials

Brass

Late Ming Period Bronze, Lacquered and Gilded Zhen Wu
Late Ming Period Bronze, Lacquered and Gilded Zhen Wu

Late Ming Period Bronze, Lacquered and Gilded Zhen Wu

Located in Kastrup, DK

world brain whose symbolic expression is a turtle and a snake in battle with each other. Together, they

Category

Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Brain

Japanese Antique Jewel-Shaped Candle Stick/ Folk Art Object/ 1868-1912s/WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Jewel-Shaped Candle Stick/ Folk Art Object/ 1868-1912s/WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Jewel-Shaped Candle Stick/ Folk Art Object/ 1868-1912s/WabiSabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

is said to swallow all seawater and fish, and from the brain of Ryujin. In Buddhism, it is regarded

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brain

Materials

Iron

Rare Kanak "kagu" Wooden Bird Beak Puzzle, New Caledonia, 19th Century
Rare Kanak "kagu" Wooden Bird Beak Puzzle, New Caledonia, 19th Century

Rare Kanak "kagu" Wooden Bird Beak Puzzle, New Caledonia, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

categories: "phallic" brain teasers and those in the shape of a "bird's beak" or turtle. Their use for war

Category

Mid-19th Century New Caledonian Antique Brain

Materials

Wood

Paleolithic Flint Handaxe from Prehistoric Northern France
Paleolithic Flint Handaxe from Prehistoric Northern France

Paleolithic Flint Handaxe from Prehistoric Northern France

Located in London, GB

. Accompanying the evolution of a larger-brained form of the genus Homo, the leaf-shape or teardrop stone tool is

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Brain

Materials

Stone

19th c. Medical Movable Atlas Book of the Human Body, c.1880
19th c. Medical Movable Atlas Book of the Human Body, c.1880

19th c. Medical Movable Atlas Book of the Human Body, c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

", "The Tooth", "The Brain", "Hearing and Mastication", "Human Body", "Female Organs", "Male Organs" and

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Brain

Materials

Paper

Original ‘Absinthe’ Canvas Poster by Leonetto Cappiello, Circa 1906
Original ‘Absinthe’ Canvas Poster by Leonetto Cappiello, Circa 1906

Original ‘Absinthe’ Canvas Poster by Leonetto Cappiello, Circa 1906

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

worm wood. The original Absinthe was said to destroy the brain and cause madness. Absinthe was created

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Brain

Materials

Linen, Paper

Mrs Dick Guiness
Mrs Dick Guiness

Mrs Dick Guiness

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

ended his life blinded by a slow-growing brain tumour. His eyesight had been going for some time, and he

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Brain

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard Drinks Cabinet by S Hille Co. 1920s
Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard Drinks Cabinet by S Hille Co. 1920s

Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut Sideboard Drinks Cabinet by S Hille Co. 1920s

By S. Hille & Co.

Located in London, GB

in the brain’ because ‘he couldn’t handle a hammer’. However, he started the business with a wood

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Brain

Materials

Walnut

Fossilized Brain Coral, Diploria Labyrinthiformis
Fossilized Brain Coral, Diploria Labyrinthiformis

Fossilized Brain Coral, Diploria Labyrinthiformis

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A large, beautiful and well proportioned specimen of a fossilized brain coral. It looks so much

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Brain

Materials

Coral

Extra Large Brain Coral on Metal Stand
Extra Large Brain Coral on Metal Stand

Extra Large Brain Coral on Metal Stand

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a large porous oval shaped brain coral mounted on a steel stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Brain

Materials

Coral

19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany
19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany

19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A hand crafted and painted plaster anatomical model of the human brain. Franz Josef Steger

Category

19th Century German Victorian Antique Brain

Materials

Plaster

19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany
19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany

19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A hand crafted and painted plaster anatomical model of the human brain. Franz Josef Steger

Category

19th Century German Victorian Antique Brain

Materials

Plaster

Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, C.1900
Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, C.1900

Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, C.1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brain

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, C.1900
Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, C.1900

Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, C.1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brain

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, C.1900
Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, C.1900

Original Vintage Medical Print, the Brain, C.1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brain

Materials

Paper

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.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brain

Materials

Paper

'Anatomie' - Interior of the Brain, French medical anatomy engraving, c1770
'Anatomie' - Interior of the Brain, French medical anatomy engraving, c1770

'Anatomie' - Interior of the Brain, French medical anatomy engraving, c1770

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Anatomie - XIV Interieur du cerveau' French late 18th century copper-line engraving. From Denis Diderot and J. Le R. D'Alembert, 'Encyclopedie, ou dictionnaire raisonne des scien...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Brain

Materials

Engraving

Early Didactic Model of a Human Brain, 4 Section, Plaster, Kovodelny Podnik
Early Didactic Model of a Human Brain, 4 Section, Plaster, Kovodelny Podnik

Early Didactic Model of a Human Brain, 4 Section, Plaster, Kovodelny Podnik

By Kovodelny Podnik Prague

Located in Buffalo, NY

Didactic model of human brain divided in sections, made of Didactic made of polychrome plaster

Category

1920s Czech Industrial Antique Brain

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Wood

Set of Two Antique Prints of the Human Brain by Kuhff '1879'
Set of Two Antique Prints of the Human Brain by Kuhff '1879'

Set of Two Antique Prints of the Human Brain by Kuhff '1879'

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of two antique anatomy prints titled Encéphale' and 'L'Encéphale Face Latérale - Cervelet'. Colored lithographs of human brains with superimposed flaps. These prints originate fr...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Brain

Materials

Paper

Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820
Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820

Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Brain

Materials

Gold, Brass

Unique Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch
Unique Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch

Unique Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch

Located in Tampa, FL

with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. A no brainer for someone looking to add a

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brain

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Baccarat Carved, Layered and Gilt Art Nouveau Raspberry Red Vase
Baccarat Carved, Layered and Gilt Art Nouveau Raspberry Red Vase

Baccarat Carved, Layered and Gilt Art Nouveau Raspberry Red Vase

By Baccarat

Located in Dallas, TX

condition. This vase is a no brainer and priced to sell fast! Singed in etched Baccarat France Depose

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brain

Materials

Art Glass

54.90 Cts Beautiful Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprook, Afghanistan
54.90 Cts Beautiful Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprook, Afghanistan

54.90 Cts Beautiful Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprook, Afghanistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

prosperity. It balances the right-left sides of the brain. Helps treat paranoia, overcomes dyslexia and

Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Brain

Materials

Rock Crystal

48 Carat Amazing Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprook Mine, Afghanistan
48 Carat Amazing Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprook Mine, Afghanistan

48 Carat Amazing Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprook Mine, Afghanistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

inspiration, compassion, tolerance and prosperity. It balances the right-left sides of the brain. Helps treat

Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Brain

Materials

Rock Crystal

Amazing Coral Collection
Amazing Coral Collection

Amazing Coral Collection

Located in London, GB

H 15” x D 6”) Brain coral (W 13” x H 11” x D 9”).     

Category

1920s Maldivian Antique Brain

Materials

Natural Fiber

38.30 Carats Gorgeous Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
38.30 Carats Gorgeous Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan

38.30 Carats Gorgeous Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

balances the right-left sides of the brain. Helps treat paranoia, overcomes dyslexia and improves hand-eye

Category

15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Antique Brain

Materials

Rock Crystal

Salmon Nootka Native American Hand Drum
Salmon Nootka Native American Hand Drum

Salmon Nootka Native American Hand Drum

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Nootka hand drum with polychrome salmon, brass tacks, brain tanned handhold, original sale tag of

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Brain

Materials

Hide

Colorado Mountain
Colorado Mountain

Colorado Mountain

By David Spivak

Located in Denver, CO

Artist's Guild (now known as the Colorado Artist's Guild, established in 1928). Spivak died of a brain

Category

1920s American Impressionist Antique Brain

Materials

Oil

19th Century Native American Yanktonai Sioux Beaded Belt
19th Century Native American Yanktonai Sioux Beaded Belt

19th Century Native American Yanktonai Sioux Beaded Belt

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Yanktonai Sioux at Fort Peck fully beaded sinew sewn belt on brain tanned buffalo. Greasy yellows

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Brain

Materials

Beads

Remarkable Prehistoric Flint Hand Axe with Fossil Inclusions
Remarkable Prehistoric Flint Hand Axe with Fossil Inclusions

Remarkable Prehistoric Flint Hand Axe with Fossil Inclusions

Located in London, GB

of the hominid brain. To craft a tool of this complexity requires planning and purpose in the mind of

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Antique Brain

Materials

Stone

19th Century Klickitat Carrying Basket
19th Century Klickitat Carrying Basket

19th Century Klickitat Carrying Basket

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Klickitat/Cowlitz partially imbricated basket in checkerboard design with brain tanned belt loops

Category

Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Brain

Materials

Other

Large Wide Base Brass Three Legged Pillared Victorian Floor Standing Lamp
Large Wide Base Brass Three Legged Pillared Victorian Floor Standing Lamp

Large Wide Base Brass Three Legged Pillared Victorian Floor Standing Lamp

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

marks here and there, it's been restored to include a new three core brained linen flex cable and new

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brain

Materials

Brass

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