Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener cast iron candle stick most commonly in paper-wrapped sub-packets

most commonly in paper-wrapped sub-packets of five "strips" of 17

and the arms move freely and easily

round body

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Old Carved Abe Lincoln Letter Opener cast iron candle stick most commonly in paper-wrapped sub-packetsAnother 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.