Portrait in Profile Drawing of Man in Top Hat turned handle with these inky blue fish

with these inky blue fish with fine black outlines and details

The backside is plain

4 1/2" long x 13/16" widest x 1/2" deep

I've done some digging and have found a few Ebenezer Averill's from these parts from the 18th and 19th centuries

Portrait in Profile Drawing of Man in Top Hat turned handle with these inky blue fishI love this little drawing, perhaps because this man looks like such a happy and friendly sort; I can almost hear him chatting away! I believe it likely dates to the late 19th century or so, and would guess the frame is about that old as well. The hook at the top is not quite aligned with the drawing, but there is second hanger sewn onto the back of the frame from which it can be hung and turned straight or just prop it up somewhere! Great condition,