Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener blue and white glazed ginger jar hanging upside down

hanging upside down

but what a wonderful proclamation

and a few breaks in the splint of the body--all as detailed in photos

sold separately

There may also be a bit of warping to the box itself such that the top and bottom aren't exactly flush

Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener blue and white glazed ginger jar hanging upside downAnother little piece of Americana: I do believe the carved (whittled) head on this old folk art letter opener was meant to represent Abe Lincoln, achieved especially well in profile (hard not to recognize that jawline!) And I believe it is a pretty old carving, perhaps done while Lincoln was still a lived memory. Great condition, great patina, very useful still as a letter opener if desired. 7 1 8" l x 1 1 8" w x 7 8" d.