Dealers of scarce items unexpectedly advise vendors to pause sales
In the latest episode of the popular German antiques show "Bares für Rares," an emotional Wendela Hörz was moved to tears in the trader's room. The reason behind her emotional response was the personal and sentimental value of the item she brought in.
Wendela, a guest on the show, is an expert in her own right, often sharing her knowledge on various antiques and collectibles. This time, however, her item held a special significance that was not immediately apparent to the experts.
The item in question was a first edition score of Symphony No.3 by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, a rare work that was found by another music student, Cedric. Cedric discovered the score in a public book cabinet in Wiesbaden, a serendipitous find that would change his life.
Cedric, who is also studying musicology and art history, initially intended to sell the score. However, after discussions with the experts, he decided against it. The price of the score fits the time it was published (1843), and the experts believed that Cedric would regret selling it. The score was dedicated to Queen Victoria, adding to its historical and cultural significance.
Luisa, another guest on the show, is a teacher-in-training, and she and Cedric are both from Langen. They were guests on the show to sell their collection of antiques and collectibles, but the Mendelssohn score was a standout item.
Meanwhile, on the show, another item that did not sell as well was a Hollywood legend Humphrey Bogart item. Florian and Peter had hoped to sell it for 1,000 euros, but it was sold for 250 euros.
Elsewhere in the antiques world, a pair of silver pendant earrings with diamonds were sold for 850 euros, while two silver platters from 1829 fetched 4,600 euros. A souvenir from Disneyland in California was also sold, fetching 1,100 euros.
Host Horst Lichter presided over the proceedings, ensuring that the atmosphere of sharing and appreciation in the trader's room remained high. Despite the occasional disappointments, such as the sale of the Humphrey Bogart item for less than expected, the show continues to captivate audiences with its mix of history, culture, and human emotion.
Wendela, an expert in antiques and collectibles, was moved to tears over a first edition score of Symphony No.3 by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, an item from the 'movies-and-tv' segment referred to historical and cultural entertainment. Cedric, another guest, initially intended to sell the score, but after discussions with the experts, he decided it held too much sentimental value to part with it, demonstrating its personal worth as well.
