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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). This beautiful antique porcelain
phrenology bust and inkwell is signed "By F Bridges Phrenologist"
and dates to the 1850s. Frederick Bridges, was a renowned English
phrenologist. He was author of the book "Phrenology Made Practical",
which was popular enough to have reached several editions. His bust
was usually fired in blue and white colours, which are hard enough
to find, but this is one of the rare examples with gilded
decoration. In excellent condition. Dimensions 80 x 73 c 140 mm |
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