39 Hours of Work: C.R.Byers' 1934 Abe Lincoln Relief Carving Signed on Reverse porcelain ashtray such that it comes to

such that it comes to a point at the very center of the face

and this is a beauty: Knabstrup

They would be lovely additions to a collection of earthenware pottery

lending a sense of playfulness to an otherwise somewhat eerie feeling image

which I'd be inclined to frame--though would have a hard time choosing which side to show

39 Hours of Work: C.R.Byers' 1934 Abe Lincoln Relief Carving Signed on Reverse porcelain ashtray such that it comes toAn Abe Lincoln feels a welcome sight these days, and I appreciate how much this Abe seems to feel the weight of the world on his shoulders. I also really appreciate C. R Byers, who apparently invested 39 hours of his life making this, across the days of April 6 8, 1934, as noted on the reverse. With a very expressively carved face, including very soulful blue painted eyes. 7 1 8" x 5 7 8" x 3 4" and in very good condition, with a hook at top for