Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener enamel canisters the smaller

the smaller

as it needs nothing other than to hang up somewhere to be admired

but also hung on the wall

and I believe '04 for 2004

It has seen some use

Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener enamel canisters the smallerAnother 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.