EXTREMELY RARE ETOWAH IRON WORKS, GEORGIA, ENLISTED SIDE KNIFE.

This exact knife is pictured on pg 72 of Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips and Sexton. This knife is virtually identical to the very valuable identified officer’s knives by this maker and actually are not as rare. This example is 15-1/8″ overall with 10-1/4″ blade, .38″ thick and almost 2″ wide. This double edged knife is the only example known in this style and has great collector history. PROVENANCE: Ex-John Frawner Collection; Ex-Ben Michel Collection; Ex-Josh Phillips Collection; Ex-Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall, blade is overall gray with scattered staining and pitting. Brass has medium mustard colored patina. Turned wood handle retains traces of original black color typical of this maker. 50434-1 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 4423

Auction: Firearms - October 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4423	$16,100.00	EXTREMELY RARE ETOWAH IRON WORKS, GEORGIA, ENLISTED SIDE KNIFE. This exact knife is pictured on pg 72 of Confederate Bowie Knives by Melton, Phillips and Sexton. This knife is virtually identical to the very valuable identified officer’s knives by this maker and actually are not as rare. This example is 15-1/8″ overall with 10-1/4″ blade, .38″ thick and almost 2″ wide. This double edged knife is the only example known in this style and has great collector history. PROVENANCE: Ex-John Frawner Collection; Ex-Ben Michel Collection; Ex-Josh Phillips Collection; Ex-Wayne McNeese Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall, blade is overall gray with scattered staining and pitting. Brass has medium mustard colored patina. Turned wood handle retains traces of original black color typical of this maker. 50434-1 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 4423 Auction: Firearms - October 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXTREMELY RARE ETOWAH IRON WORKS, GEORGIA, ENLISTED SIDE KNIFE.