Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820 Shelving An original early 18th century

An original early 18th century Anglo/Indian Rosewood campaign chest with dovetail joints

A hand painted early 19th century school master desk from a Catskill Mountain stone farmhouse with tapered legs

wooden feet and unusual pleated armrest

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Brass Plate over Pot Metal

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Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820 Shelving An original early 18th centuryABOUT A 19th century English porcelain letter seal in the form of a phrenological head. The areas of the skull numerically demarcated with the key surrounding the neck. Gilt accent around the neck and mounted on a brass base. A rare English porcelain phrenology head pipe tamper or seal with information of the "Science" written in fine script. The modelling and quality of the piece is exceptional. Phrenology was a science of character divination,