Overview

• An exceptional solitärring with a fancy diamond was valued at about 34,000 euros, yet dealers hesitated without a lab test and the top offer of 18,000 euros was declined.
• An ornate gold watch linked to King Ludwig II drew a Sotheby’s claim of 70,000 euros, but the show’s expert estimated 30,000–35,000 and the highest bid of 40,000 euros was refused.
• Expert Sven Deutschmanek identified an apothecary apparatus as a modern decorative replica from the 1970s–80s; dealers quickly adjusted and the piece sold for 80 euros.
• Dealer Fabian Kahl said he will begin exhibiting at fairs to widen his assortment and noted a prior purchase of 17th‑century documents that led to a sale to a city museum.
• Dealer strategies and market caution remained visible, with creative conversions in ‘Händlerstücke’ (a silver wall plate turned weather station and a ship’s spotlight turned disco light), multiple walkaways including a restored Tag Heuer Monaco and a ring declined at 3,300 euros, and selective buys such as a Cologne cityscape purchased for 600 euros by a dealer with a personal connection to the scene.