Honest Abe in Profile, 19th Century Cast Iron Lincoln Relief Burkina Faso and each one is wonderfully

and each one is wonderfully unique

2 3/16" t x 1 5/16"w

Some surface wear and scattered stains

I found this piece at the estate sale at the home and studio of an artist in Wellesley

Honest Abe in Profile, 19th Century Cast Iron Lincoln Relief Burkina Faso and each one is wonderfullyI've done a good bit of searching but can't find an exact likeness of this old iron Abe, or figure out exactly what purpose context he was made for; I would guess it was once one half of a whole, with a flip side to match. Whatever the case, definitely an old one, with great detail on the face, cast in relief, and with nice darkening to his cheek and brown and beard, in highest relief. 5 5 8" x 4 7 8" x 1 2". Good condition, nice patina, 19th century