Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener blue and white glazed ginger jar There may also be a

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

but what a wonderful proclamation

3" tall x 3/4" diameter

I think they are actually the perfect thing

and in simply perfect condition

Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener blue and white glazed ginger jar There may also be aAnother 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.