Overview
- A Viennese gold set of cufflinks and tie pins with Essex crystals was valued at €1,000–€1,200 and sold to dealer Lisa Nüdling for €1,000 after competitive bidding, far above the seller’s initial €100 hope.
- A 17.95‑carat aquamarine pendant estimated at €2,200–€2,400 went to Susanne Steiger for €1,700, comfortably beating the family’s expectations despite landing below the expert’s range.
- An American Carnival Glass vessel identified by expert Bianca Berding as mass-produced press glass drew dealer bids only up to €160, prompting advice to try the US market and no sale in the studio.
- A Villeroy & Boch «Zwergenfest» punch set assessed at €250–€300 changed hands for €150 to Walter “Waldi” Lehnertz, underscoring softer demand for such pieces.
- DWDL-reported figures show double-digit market shares for weekend franchise titles including Händlerstücke, Lieblingsstücke and Waldis Welt, spurring media chatter about further dealer-led spin-offs.