Antique CDV Photo Human Skull King Alfred the Great Hyde Abbey 1879 Victorian For Sale

Rare antique Victorian carte de visite (CDV) photograph depicting a human skull reportedly discovered beneath the high altar of Hyde Abbey in Winchester, England, the historic burial location of King Alfred the Great.

The photograph features a remarkable skull displayed in profile alongside a printed inscription identifying its connection to the historic abbey.

The reverse features an ornate blue photographer's backmark reading "Bishop, Photographer, High St., Poole," along with the statement "Copies can always be obtained."

A faint handwritten date on the reverse appears to read "1879."

An unusual and historically fascinating example of Victorian photography, combining British royal history, archaeology, human remains, and macabre subject matter.

Condition: Antique condition with age-related toning, minor edge and corner wear, and light surface discoloration. Please examine photographs carefully.

An exceptional addition to a collection of Victorian CDVs, historical photography, archaeological imagery, or unusual macabre antiques.

Original period photograph, not a modern reproduction, based on its visible characteristics.