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L.N. FOWLER PHRENOLOGY HEAD VINTAGE 6" GLAZED PORCELAIN BUST w/ MAPPED SKULL

$ 26.92

Availability: 50 in stock
  • Condition: Very good condition with no cracks or breaks.

    Description

    Vintage glazed porcelain Phrenology head based on the original 19th century model by L.N. Fowler.
    The front base of the bust reads "PHRENOLOGY by L.N. FOWLER", and the sides "ENTERED AT STATIONER'S HALL" AND "L.N. FOWLER - 337. STRAND - LONDON". The back has a message from Fowler detailing his experience with Phrenology and the origin of his Phrenology bust. The head itself is marked with various personality traits that correspond with the particular areas of the brain. The bottom is embossed with a "10".
    It measures 6" tall by 2.75" wide by 3.5" deep. and weighs .75 lbs.
    This appears to be old, with crazing in the glazed porcelain and very fine detail in the scripted lettering all over. Not a modern piece of repro junk from China. A fine specimen for your pseudoscience collection or desktop.