Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving antique French postcard The turned dark wood handle

The turned dark wood handle is nicely detailed at the ends

This old hand-drawn lion looks as if it must have been inspired by a heraldic one

And I like that the inlay pattern on this one is not exactly regular or predictable--perfectly imperfect

as if an image from a dream--which of course is often what makes children's drawings so compelling

Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving antique French postcard The turned dark wood handleI don't know the visages of past presidents well enough to know if this carving represents one or not, but to my eye he looks more like a barber, or a sailor, or maybe an antiques dealer! Great face, great old folk carving whatever the case, with a wonderful warm dry patina. Late 19th early 20th c. I would guess, and even better in hand. 4" x 1 5 8" x 1 1 2". Great antique condition, with general wear all to the good and a great warm dry patina.