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Antique Phrenology Bust

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1869
19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1869

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 rare survivor. A inscribed label of the maker Vago along with the date 1869 A han...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Phrenology Bust

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Plaster, Paper

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

Carved and painted wooden phrenology head Store display advertising model. Phrenology bust by unknown wood carver, circa 1870.

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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Phrenology Bust

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Wood

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Phrenology Bust by L.N. Fowler - A Medical Antique
Phrenology Bust by L.N. Fowler - A Medical Antique

Phrenology Bust by L.N. Fowler - A Medical Antique

Located in Austin, TX

A glazed phrenological bust by Lorenzo Niles Fowler (1811-1896) displaying 42 phrenological organs and their names on one side and their seven collective groupings on the other.

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19th Century English Antique Phrenology Bust

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

19th c. Phrenology Porcelain Bust c.1800s

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H 12 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in

19th c. Phrenology Porcelain Bust c.1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A 19th century porcelain Pherenology bust. A glazed phrenological bust by Lorenzo Niles Fowler (1811-1896) displaying 42 phrenological organs and their names on one side and t...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Phrenology Bust

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Porcelain

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

Phrenology bust by unknown wood carver, circa 1870.

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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Phrenology Bust

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Wood

L.N. Fowler Phrenology Head Statue
L.N. Fowler Phrenology Head Statue

L.N. Fowler Phrenology Head Statue

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H 18 in W 8 in D 6 in

L.N. Fowler Phrenology Head Statue

Located in Buchanan, MI

L.N. Fowler phrenology head statue. Phrenology was a popular 19th century theory that intelligence and personality and character traits are revealed by the location of contours, or b...

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19th Century European Antique Phrenology Bust

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Porcelain

19th C Scientific James DeVille L N Fowler Phrenology Plaster Bust Head Curio
19th C Scientific James DeVille L N Fowler Phrenology Plaster Bust Head Curio

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 labels. The original makers label is partially missing leaving it a bit of a myster...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Phrenology Bust

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Plaster

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1898
19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1898

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1898

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and obvious rare survivor. Makers paper label on the back along with a inscribed date of 1898. A...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Phrenology Bust

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Plaster, Paper

Carved and Painted Wooden Phrenology Head Model Folk Art Americana
Carved and Painted Wooden Phrenology Head Model Folk Art Americana

Carved and Painted Wooden Phrenology Head Model Folk Art Americana

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Phrenology bust by unknown wood carver, circa 1870.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Phrenology Bust

Plaster Phrenology Bust by A.L. Vago of Gray's Inn Road, London & Dated to 1883
Plaster Phrenology Bust by A.L. Vago of Gray's Inn Road, London & Dated to 1883

Plaster Phrenology Bust by A.L. Vago of Gray's Inn Road, London & Dated to 1883

By Ambrose Lewis Vago

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

He published quite a number of texts on phrenology and appears also to have made exhibits. Vago said of the phrenology bust; 'a surgery was considered to be incompletely furnished wi...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Phrenology Bust

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Plaster

Rare Plaster Phrenology Bust Prepared by A.L. Vago, London, 1869
Rare Plaster Phrenology Bust Prepared by A.L. Vago, London, 1869

Rare Plaster Phrenology Bust Prepared by A.L. Vago, London, 1869

By Ambrose Lewis Vago

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

He published quite a number of texts on phrenology and appears also to have made exhibits. Vago said of the phrenology bust; 'a surgery was considered to be incompletely furnished wi...

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Phrenology Bust

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Plaster

Rare Plaster Phrenology Bust Prepared by A.L. Vago, London, circa 1870-1885
Rare Plaster Phrenology Bust Prepared by A.L. Vago, London, circa 1870-1885

Rare Plaster Phrenology Bust Prepared by A.L. Vago, London, circa 1870-1885

By Ambrose Lewis Vago

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

He published quite a number of texts on phrenology and appears also to have made exhibits. Vago said of the phrenology bust, 'a surgery was considered to be incompletely furnished wi...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Phrenology Bust

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Plaster

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Anatomical Plaque by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Anatomical Plaque by New York Scientific Supply Co.

Anatomical Plaque by New York Scientific Supply Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand painted, plaster, anatomical plate by New York Scientific Supply Co. depicting the musculature and circulatory systems of the face and head on a wood plaque.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Phrenology Bust

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Wood, Plaster

Pair of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original
Pair of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original

Pair of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Samuel Pepys 1666 large library bookcases after the original. These bookcases are basically the birthplace of the free standing book...

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20th Century English Georgian Antique Phrenology Bust

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Glass, Hardwood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Antique Phrenology Bust

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Burl, Poplar

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

$8,500

H 12 in W 9 in D 10 in

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Phrenology Bust

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Wood

Vintage Phrenology Head Ornament, English, Ceramic, Decorative Bust, Circa 1970
Vintage Phrenology Head Ornament, English, Ceramic, Decorative Bust, Circa 1970

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 20th century, circa 1970. Appealing decorative example of the 18th century scienc...

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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Antique Phrenology Bust

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Ceramic

German Anatomical Muscular Bust Model
German Anatomical Muscular Bust Model

German Anatomical Muscular Bust Model

$1,800

H 13 in W 8 in D 8 in

German Anatomical Muscular Bust Model

Located in Brooklyn, NY

German, anatomical, plaster model of a cross-section of a bust, depicting the muscular and circulatory systems.

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Antique Phrenology Bust

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Plaster

Contemporary Pharmaceutical (Paxipam) Phrenology  Bust / Head Paperweight
Contemporary Pharmaceutical (Paxipam) Phrenology  Bust / Head Paperweight

Contemporary Pharmaceutical (Paxipam) Phrenology Bust / Head Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A really cool contemporary pharmaceutical (Paxipam) phrenology bust / head paperweight, circa 2000s. The model is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W x2.5"D x 4.5"H.. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Phrenology Bust

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Metal

19th Century Santos Head
19th Century Santos Head

19th Century Santos Head

$2,302

H 8 in W 5.5 in D 7 in

19th Century Santos Head

Located in London, GB

19th Century Santos Head We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head. With polychrome paint still intact in areas, aged surface to on...

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1850s French Edwardian Antique Phrenology Bust

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Pine

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