Mid-19th Century Frederick Bridges Phrenology Inkwell
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Mid-19th Century Frederick Bridges Phrenology Inkwell
Dimensions
5.5
Circa
1860
Maker
F.Bridges
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
A porcelain phrenology bust and inkwell signed “By F Bridges Phrenologist”. Frederick Bridges, an eminent Victorian phrenologist, published his aptly titled POPULAR MANUAL OF PHRENOLOGY in 1860 and it went through many printings. The inkwell was produced about the same time.It is in very good condition, noting that “By F Bridges Phrenologist” is lightly struck on the plinth. Height 14 cm or 5.5″.
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M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
