6th plate ambrotype with crisp and clear detail of a bearded gentlemen with checkered shirt armed with large “IXL” Bowie knife and two revolvers, one being a Colt Model 1855 Root. You will see lots of identified miners and some Confederate soldiers wearing very similar shirts. Too bad this gentleman is unidentified as we are sure he would have a story to tell. It’s most unusual to see so clearly the “IXL” gold embossing on the knife scabbard which has a stag grip and a serrated crossguard attached to a large cloth belt with frog attachment made for a Bowie. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Case has repaired hinge and paper seal to image has been broken. 52222-19 (800-1,200)