E. Wing & Co.

[Beechtree]

I was wondering if any one had one of these? Just curious, as I'm not sure any have been listed here.

http://www.countytimes.com/articles/201 ... 695482.txt

[bonehead]

BT never heard of that company but there are plenty I haven'y heard of. Interesting enough that congress pattern is very similar to one I own from Booth brothers same period. Also same blade configuration and handles. At first glance I thought it might even be a Booth bros. knife. Intersting BH

[Beechtree]

Very interesting about the similarity to a Booth Brothers of yours BH. This type of congress pattern must have been a popular style at the time. I wish I knew more to be able to point to some kind of direct connection between cutlers at the two companies. I find old, small companies like this one are really intriguing.
Well, we will both be keeping our eyes open at tag sales for Wing knives now! Add another to the list.

[galvanic1882]

Just got this yesterday!! It looks very much like the knife in the article but a different blade is broken. I will send it to Art whom I know and see what he thinks of it. I could not believe that I got so lucky on this knife.

[Beechtree]

Wow galvanic, that does look veeeeery similar. It looks as the stamps on yours have an arched "WING" while in the article they are straight. That being said, it does look authentic doesnt it. Boy what a find, what a find! I really look forward to hearing what you find out from Art.

[galvanic1882]

Thanks and yes Art says the knife is authentic as ddi a few others I sent pictures to. Now the question is do I keep it. It is not really the thing I collect but I am thinking about it. Still a rare one!!

[Beechtree]

That is fantastic to hear! AAPK has an amazing archive of knives, and this is a great addition. I'm so glad that you posted it here for all to see.