Bares for Rares - At that fitness studio, one can save money: Heavier arm band causes bidding war
From the beautiful Hamburg, Desi Asti and Toni Nolfo have arrived at the Pulheimer Walzwerk. Originally, the couple hails from Sicily, but they have lived in Hamburg for eight years. Horst Lichter is delighted by the charming pair, especially since Asti is also a chef and thus a colleague of his.
At "Bares für Rares," the two want to sell a powerful bracelet they bought not long ago in Italy. Heide Rezepa-Zabel emphasizes the impressive size of the jewelry piece: "It's quite heavy." The weight is 164 grams, according to the expert. The material is 18-karat Italian gold. Rezepa-Zabel highlights the fine and intricate craftsmanship of the individual parts. Her assessment: "What a superb bracelet!" The expert dates its origin to between 1944 and 1968.
"Bares für Rares": The weight stands out
The couple names a wish price of 8000 to 9000 Euro. A rather high sum - but not unrealistic: The gold alone is valued by Rezepa-Zabel at 7400 Euro. The total value she estimates to be 8000 to 10,000 Euro.
In the dealer room, the weight of the object catches the eye immediately. "That's heavy," says Elke Velten-Tönnies twice. "You could save on a fitness studio instead," remarks Fabian Kahl.
Velten-Tönnies offers 8000 Euro right from the start, reaching the wish price. However, it gets even better: Julian Schmitz-Avila is also interested and drives the price up to 9250 Euro. In the end, he gets the winning bid.
"It's a showpiece," Schmitz-Avila is pleased about his purchase. Afterward, the new owner, Horst Lichter, puts on the bracelet. However, he doesn't feel entirely comfortable with it: "I have working hands," the moderator notes.
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Julian Schmitz-Avila, known for his deep pockets, marked his interest in the Sicilian bracelet at Bares for Rares. The 18-karat Italian gold piece had caught the eye of Elke Velten-Tönnies in the dealer room, who found its weight comparable to the cost of a fitness studio. Despite this, she offered the wish price of 8000 Euro, matching Desi Asti and Toni Nolfo's initial asking price. However, the bidding didn't stop there, as Fabian Kahl looked on. Julian Schmitz-Avila eventually drove the price up to 9250 Euro, securing the unique piece for his collection.
Horst Lichter, the moderator, also showed interest in the Sicilian bracelet, but mentioned his concern about its weight on his working hands. The purchase by Schmitz-Avila sparked another article titled "Julian Schmitz-Avila goes deep into his pocket for the bracelet," highlighting his passion for acquiring rare and valuable items.
