Rare Othello Solingen Stag Folding Bowie Knife

Updated September 18, 2026

Lot number75s
CategorySporting Goods & Outdoors
AuctionHuge Estates, Firearms, Jewelry, Militaria, & Railroad sale
DateSeptember 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT
Auction houseSouthern Heirs Auction
LocationDenham Springs, Louisiana

Vintage Anton Wingen Jr. "Othello" folding Bowie-style hunting knife manufactured in Solingen, Germany. * Measures approximately 12 inches open * Approximately 7.5-inch clip-point blade * Blade marked “Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen” * Othello portrait trademark * Genuine stag-horn handle scales * Large folding blade * Hinged swing guard * Blade-locking mechanism * Includes a vintage leather belt sheath * Likely mid-20th century This is an unusual large folding hunter sometimes described as a folding Bowie knife. The Othello trademark was used by the Anton Wingen Jr. cutlery company of Solingen, Germany. Used condition with considerable blade scratches, sharpening marks, dark spotting, oxidation, finish loss, and wear. Stag scales show handling wear. Metal fittings show scratches and discoloration. Leather sheath is heavily worn with tears, staining, separated stitching, surface loss, and an enlarged or modified opening. Examine all photographs closely for exact condition. If you have any doubt, please attend the preview and examine all photographs closely before bidding. This estimated auction value was created using AI research of actual sold prices from online auction sites and marketplaces during the past 12 months. It is provided as a market reference only and is not a guarantee of the final selling price. Estimated Auction Value: $175–$300

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