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Bares für Rares Highlights Dealer Makeovers, Big Wins and On-Set Tension

Traders now detail costs and target prices, underscoring frequent gaps between expert valuations and real sales.

"Bares für Rares" 26.8.2025
Diese besonderen Fundstücke warten in der Folge vom 26. August 2025 bei „Bares für Rares“.
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Overview

  • Markus Wildhagen converted a restored ship searchlight into a rolling LED party light after buying it for €4,650, citing roughly €500–600 in labor plus €250 in materials and setting a €6,800 asking price.
  • Wolfgang Pauritsch turned a silver enamel wall plate by Anton Frisch (pre‑1928) into a weather station after a €750 purchase, reporting total outlay of €1,200 and a planned offer price of €1,900.
  • A flea‑market Jardinière bought for €1.30 was identified as a Dagobert Peche design for Loetz, appraised at €1,800–2,200 and sold in the dealer room for €2,200.
  • A 3.24‑carat 1930s diamond ring exceeded its €12,000–14,000 expert estimate, selling for €16,000 after a bidding duel, with the lack of a current lab report noted during appraisal.
  • Seller Hella Wermund ended her appearance after an expert valued her damaged diamond earrings at up to €900, matching a prior private offer and below her €1,000 target.