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Early 20thC Plaster Model of Human Skull on Stand
With a beautiful patina, the model human skull cast in plaster and hand painted in good detail with the suture lines showing, the whole possibly used for phrenological and medical study, surviving from the early twentieth century period on a nineteenth century ebonised circular stand.
The skull is in sound order and is pleasingly weighty. There is one hole to the cranium as photographed. The stand is in good order and may or may not be associated to the skull itself but works well proportionately.
Based on the idea that as the skull takes its shape from the brain, the surface of the skull can be read as an index of psychological aptitudes and tendencies, skulls such as this were part of the jigsaw of Victorian medical study. Derived from the theories of the idiosyncratic Viennese physician Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), phrenology was a faculty psychology, theory of brain and science of character reading, and what the nineteenth century phrenologists called "the only true science of mind”.
This example may have been used in this way but also may have been a stage or theatre prop.
Unlike more modern resin copies, this skull has a wonderful patina and weight, and its surface, one feels, is forever trying to tell a story.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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The skull is in sound order and is pleasingly weighty. There is one hole to the cranium as photographed. The stand is in good order and may or may not be associated to the skull itself but works well proportionately.
Based on the idea that as the skull takes its shape from the brain, the surface of the skull can be read as an index of psychological aptitudes and tendencies, skulls such as this were part of the jigsaw of Victorian medical study. Derived from the theories of the idiosyncratic Viennese physician Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), phrenology was a faculty psychology, theory of brain and science of character reading, and what the nineteenth century phrenologists called "the only true science of mind”.
This example may have been used in this way but also may have been a stage or theatre prop.
Unlike more modern resin copies, this skull has a wonderful patina and weight, and its surface, one feels, is forever trying to tell a story.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 18/MAR/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free UK shipping.
Category Medical Antiques
Date c.1910-30
Early 20th Century Antiques Material Plaster
Origin English
Item code as155a1972 / 2070
Status Sold
£395.00 
$526.26 
€457.09 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 18/MAR/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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