Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener enamel canisters with a few small scratches

with a few small scratches to the lacquer on the exterior of the box and interior bowls

whose late husband had collected them

and I believe '04 for 2004

but also hung on the wall

became the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the US Congress after careful investigation by President Abraham Lincoln

Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener enamel canisters with a few small scratchesAnother 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.