Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820 Shelving MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Brass Plate

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Brass Plate over Pot Metal

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

One is slightly longer and thicker

The leather case is original and has some wear but structurally sound

chrome push button shutter release

Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820 Shelving MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Brass PlateABOUT 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,