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Original Antique Phrenology Head, circa 1855

Original Antique Phrenology Head, circa 1855

£1,250.00 GBP
£1,250.00 GBP
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A very rare and beautiful glazed original antique phrenological ceramic bust by Lorenzo Niles Fowler, circa 1855

L. N. Fowler, 337, Strand, London,

A authentic 19th-century phrenology bust is a rare antique and commands a high price, while most items marketed as "vintage" are later reproductions from the mid-20th century onwards.
Originals (c. mid-to-late 19th century):
Material: Primarily made of plaster or porcelain.

Appearance:

Will show genuine signs of age, wear and tear, and potential repairs over the decades. Original paper labels might be present but often show signs of wear or some may be missing.

Makers:

Prominent makers include Lorenzo N. Fowler and Ambrose Vago of London.

Value:

Authentic pieces are highly valuable collector's items, often priced at thousands of pounds.

This is a fine example with a beautiful patina and spiderweb cracking effect almost impossible to reproduce.

"For thirty years I have studied Crania and living heads from all parts of the world, and have found in every instance that there is a perfect correspondence between the conformation of the healthy skull of an individual and his known characteristics. To make my observations available I have prepared a Bust of superior form and marked the divisions of the Organs in accordance with my researches and varied experience. L. N. Fowler."

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