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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
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Ceramic

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

H 11.42 in W 5.71 in D 6.89 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures and Car...

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Wood

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

H 11.82 in Dm 7.01 in
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Atribb. A.L. Vago London, C.1870
By Vago
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Attributed to A.L. Vago London. C 1870 This
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Plaster

19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Atribb. A.L. Vago London, C.1870
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Atribb. A.L. Vago London, C.1870

19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Atribb. A.L. Vago London, C.1870

H 6 in W 3 in D 3 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Plaster, Paper

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

H 6.11 in W 2.56 in D 3.55 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Plaster

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

H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT ​A 19th-century English porcelain letter seal in the form of a phrenological head. ​The
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Antique Early 19th Century Paperweights

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Gold, Brass

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

H 3.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Contemporary Pharmaceutical (Paxipam) Phrenology Bust / Head Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool contemporary pharmaceutical (Paxipam) phrenology bust / head paperweight, circa
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21st Century and Contemporary American Models and Miniatures

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Metal

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

Contemporary Pharmaceutical (Paxipam) Phrenology Bust / Head Paperweight

H 4.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler
By L. N. Fowler
Located in San Diego, CA
A reproduction ceramic phrenology bust / head by L.N. Fowler, circa 1980s. Amaze your friends by
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Late 20th Century American Busts

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Ceramic

Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler
Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler

Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler

H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

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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
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

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Earthenware

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

Staffordshire pottery phrenology head pen stand

H 5.25 in W 3 in D 3.25 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
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Antique 19th Century European Busts

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Porcelain

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

L.N. Fowler Phrenology Head Statue

H 18 in W 8 in D 6 in
Vintage Phrenology Head, English, Ceramic, Decorative Bust, Medical, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Phrenology head. An English, ceramic decorative bust, dating to the late 20th
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Late 20th Century British Busts

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Ceramic

Vintage Phrenology Head, English, Ceramic, Decorative Bust, Medical, Display
Vintage Phrenology Head, English, Ceramic, Decorative Bust, Medical, Display

Vintage Phrenology Head, English, Ceramic, Decorative Bust, Medical, Display

H 12.01 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden phrenology head model, America, the head with inset glass eyes, (minor
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures and Car...

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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

H 11.42 in Dm 7.13 in
Vintage L. N. Fowler Pottery Phrenology Head by Authentic Models 20thC
By L. N. Fowler
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage L. N. Fowler Pottery Phrenology Head by Authentic Models 20thC Measures- 11.75"H x 5.5"W x
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20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Pottery

Vintage L. N. Fowler Pottery Phrenology Head by Authentic Models 20thC
Vintage L. N. Fowler Pottery Phrenology Head by Authentic Models 20thC

Vintage L. N. Fowler Pottery Phrenology Head by Authentic Models 20thC

H 11.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.75 in
Phrenology Head inside Glass Display Case
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1870
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Phrenology Head inside Glass Display Case
Phrenology Head inside Glass Display Case

Phrenology Head inside Glass Display Case

H 38 in W 22 in D 19 in
19th c. Phrenology Porcelain Bust c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
. W 5.5 in. D 6.5 in. HISTORY The phrenology head seen here provided a three-dimensional reference
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Busts

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Porcelain

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

19th c. Phrenology Porcelain Bust c.1800s

H 12 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Carved and Painted Wooden Phrenology Head Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden Phrenology head model, America, the head with inset glass eyes, (minor
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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

H 11.42 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
American Phrenology head of Fowlers & Wells Phrenological Cabinet New York
Located in Haarlem, NL
Rare and original 19th century American phrenological chalk-ware or stucco head/bust, with sections
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Stucco

American Phrenology head of Fowlers & Wells Phrenological Cabinet New York
American Phrenology head of Fowlers & Wells Phrenological Cabinet New York

American Phrenology head of Fowlers & Wells Phrenological Cabinet New York

H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Plaster, Paper

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

H 6.11 in W 2.56 in D 3.55 in
Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler
By L. N. Fowler
Located in San Diego, CA
A reproduction ceramic phrenology bust / head by L.N. Fowler, circa 1980s. Amaze your friends by
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Late 20th Century American Busts

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Ceramic

Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler
Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler

Ceramic Phrenology Bust / Head by L.N. Fowler

H 12.5 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Staffordshire L.N. Fowler Phrenology Head
Located in Oaks, PA
Phrenology head by L.N. Fowler, a fine antique example
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Staffordshire L.N. Fowler Phrenology Head
Staffordshire L.N. Fowler Phrenology Head

Staffordshire L.N. Fowler Phrenology Head

H 12.5 in W 5 in D 3.75 in
Collection of Phrenology Heads Advertising Art
Located in Chicago, IL
These are interesting small phrenology heads that were given by drug companies with the drug
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

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Ceramic

Collection of Phrenology Heads Advertising Art
Collection of Phrenology Heads Advertising Art

Collection of Phrenology Heads Advertising Art

H 4.57 in W 2.07 in D 2.38 in
19th Century French Phrenology Head
Located in North Beninngton, VT
This is a rare French Phrenology head, circa 1850. Some of the tan colored finish over the plaster
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Ink

19th Century French Phrenology Head
19th Century French Phrenology Head

19th Century French Phrenology Head

H 13 in W 7 in D 9 in
Antique period Phrenology head Scottish Pottery c1835
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A very rare Scottish Pottery phrenology head. This figureis the largest version recorded in
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Antique 19th Century Scottish More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique period Phrenology head Scottish Pottery c1835
Antique period Phrenology head Scottish Pottery c1835

Antique period Phrenology head Scottish Pottery c1835

H 12.5 in
Scarce & Early Carved & Painted Pine Folk Art Phrenology Head, circa 1850-1860
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
plaster) phrenological heads like this one as maps for reading skull shapes. Early heads are plaster
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Antique 1850s Central American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Scarce & Early Carved & Painted Pine Folk Art Phrenology Head, circa 1850-1860
Scarce & Early Carved & Painted Pine Folk Art Phrenology Head, circa 1850-1860

Scarce & Early Carved & Painted Pine Folk Art Phrenology Head, circa 1850-1860

H 14.75 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Pottery Phrenology Head Quill or Pen Holder, circa 1835-1845
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Phrenology (from Greek: φρήν, phrēn, "mind"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge") was a pseudoscience
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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique English Pottery Phrenology Head Quill or Pen Holder, circa 1835-1845
Antique English Pottery Phrenology Head Quill or Pen Holder, circa 1835-1845

Antique English Pottery Phrenology Head Quill or Pen Holder, circa 1835-1845

H 5.5 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Rare Plaster Phrenology Bust Prepared by A.L. Vago, London, 1869
By Ambrose Lewis Vago
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
furnished without such a bust; and a phrenological head was a regular item in the order for an outfit such
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Models and Miniatures

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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

H 6 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
Rare Plaster Phrenology Bust Prepared by A.L. Vago, London, circa 1870-1885
By Ambrose Lewis Vago
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
phrenological head was a regular item in the order for an outfit such as applied by medical men by the firm of
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Models and Miniatures

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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

H 6 in W 3 in D 2.75 in
Plaster Phrenology Bust by A.L. Vago of Gray's Inn Road, London & Dated to 1883
By Ambrose Lewis Vago
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
furnished without such a bust; and a phrenological head was a regular item in the order for an outfit such
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Busts

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Plaster

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

H 8.5 in W 4 in D 5 in
Old Century Phrenology Head
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Old phrenology head. Plaster with grey coating and great patina from extensive handling.
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Antique 1890s Unknown More Folk Art

Old Century Phrenology Head
Old Century Phrenology Head

Old Century Phrenology Head

H 11.5 in W 5 in D 7 in
Phrenology Tin Advertising Head of Common and Uncommon Sense
Located in New York, NY
Unusual painted Silhouette head of safety and common sense made for a sign. Mounted on black base.
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

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Tin

Phrenology Tin Advertising Head of Common and Uncommon Sense
Phrenology Tin Advertising Head of Common and Uncommon Sense

Phrenology Tin Advertising Head of Common and Uncommon Sense

H 11 in W 9 in D 0.1 in

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the phrenology head you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A phrenology head — often made from ceramic, wood and earthenware — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer phrenology head, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each phrenology head bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made phrenology head over the years, but those crafted by L.N. Fowler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A phrenology head can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,125, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $4,200.
Questions About Phrenology Head
  • What is phrenology in simple terms?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In simple terms, phrenology is the scientific study of the shape of the skull. During the 19th century, some doctors and scientists believed that you could determine a person's emotional and mental traits by examining the bumps, grooves and other features of a person's skull. Find a selection of art and decorative objects related to phrenology on 1stDibs.