Maker
Anton Wingen Jr.
Solingen flatware and knife maker, famous for the Othello brand.
- City
- Solingen
- Rarity
- 1/5 · Common
- Est. production
- 17,000 (plus 9,000 Röhm)
- Founded
- 1888
- Trademark
- Armoured knight with sword; Othello
- RZM code
- M7/51
- In the book
- Pages 205–209
- SA Group stamps
- He, No, Nrh, Wm, Ns
- Types
- Early, Röhm inscription, RZM, Transitional
The Wingen firm was formed in 1888 to produce flatware, knives, scissors and razors. In November 1901 it registered with the Solingen Chamber of Commerce. Anton Wingen made numerous contract knives for American companies using the trademarked names OTHELLO and ROT PUNKT. During World War I, Wingen’s traditionally designed hunting and combat knives were popular among the troops.
