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Rare 19th Century Phrenology Head Bust Inkwell By F Bridges Circa 1840 - 60




Item History & Price

Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:43058349Material: Ceramic
Product Type: inkwellOriginal/Reproduction: Antique Original
Time Period Manufactured: c.1840-c.1900Sub-Type: British
Manufacturer/ Type: F Bridges
Original Description:

A rare antique gilded porcelain phrenology bust and inkwell signed on the front “By F Bridges Phrenologist” and dating to the 1850s.
The condition is as photographed, the gilding is good but it has had damage around the neck and a couple of chips that have been filled and repaired in the past.
Would restore well if required.
Frederick Bridges, a renowned English phrenologist was author of the book “Phrenology Made Practical”, which was popular enough to have reache...d several editions. This is one of the rare examples with gilded decoration.
Phrenology, is the study of the shape of the skull which was thought to correlate with specific localised brain functions. It remained popular in Europe and America throughout the 19th century but was shown to be unfounded by Magendie as early as 1843.
Rare to find a genuine 19th century example 
Height 5.5 inches-14.5cm.
Please see photographs as they form part of the description. 
Note import duties are now payable If this item is shipped to Europe


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