Scarce painted ceramic bust of President Abraham Lincoln, advertising premium for the Lincoln Proprietary Company's "Lincoln Tea." The bust is modeled after a circa 1860 bust of Lincoln acquired for the U.S. Senate chamber and depicts him late in life with beard, suit, and tie; "Lincoln Tea" is incised across the base. 18" H. Note: This bust is referenced in a 1901 Pharmaceutical Era notice by the Lincoln Proprietary Co. that states the busts were available free of charge to any retail druggist who agreed to order and sell a certain amount of Lincoln Tea products. Very few were made, or have survived. Repaired break to Lincoln's nose, with associated hairlines to upper lip. Two minute chips to the right eyebrow and widow's peak hairline, largest measuring 1/2" x 3/8". Wear to painted finish. Scattered scuffs, scratches and abrasions. A few green paint splatters.