- The salesperson secures a deal worth five times the requested amount.
Beate Ommer from Bensberg doesn't have a clue about what she brought to "Bares für Rares". Even Horst Lichter isn't entirely sure what the little box is. An handbag? "I could picture there were candies inside," says Lichter.
The expert chimes in: "I would say, it's a really sweet container for candies," says Wendela Horz. It's a candy dish from the 1920s, crafted by the Berlin jeweler J.H. Werner, who also served the imperial court.
Ommer estimates the value of her find at 80 to 100 euros. However, it could be more: The silver value alone is around 100 euros, says Horz. She estimates the total value at 200 euros. "If it's filled with candies, it will be more expensive," Lichter chuckles as they part ways.
"Bares für Rares": The Dealers are Excited
Even without candy insides, the seller gets a substantially higher price. The dealers are thrilled, with Wolfgang Pauritsch initiating the bidding at 150 euros, "because I find it truly charming". With all five bidding, the price skyrockets past the estimated value.
In the end, it comes down to a competition between Elke Velten-Toennies and Walter Lehnertz. "Waldi" counters her 450 euros, but surprisingly backs down at 500 euros, saying, "I feel like the chemistry between you two is right," looking at his colleague and the seller. He adds a tenner, "so I get the last word".
Beate Ommer is ecstatic, getting 510 euros for her candy dish. "Waldi", on the other hand, regrets the missed chance: "I think that little box is fantastic."
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Wendela Horz further elaborates on the candy dish, "The intricate engravings and the high-quality materials used in its construction show the craftsmanship of J.H. Werner, making it a valuable piece from the Berlin jeweler's portfolio."
During the bidding war, Wendela Horz suggests a potential higher value for the candy dish, stating, "If you consider the fact that this dish is a rare piece from the imperial court jeweler, its worth could easily surpass 200 euros."
