"No one wants this": Traders send saleswoman to America - Romanian Glass Vessel’s Hidden Past Stuns *Bargain Hunt* Experts
A rare glass vessel from Romania appeared on ZDF’s Bargain Hunt with hopes of a big sale. Andrea Fritsch, a 42-year-old dental assistant, brought the colourful piece onto the show, expecting bids of around €500. But the auction took an unexpected turn when experts revealed its true value—and a better market overseas.
The glass vessel, produced between 1908 and 1912, was originally made by the John Fenton Company in Ohio. Designed for working-class Americans, it was often given away free with products like sallys, earning the nickname 'baking powder glass'. Expert Bianca Berding identified it as a mass-produced item made from cheap pressed glass, lowering its estimated worth.
The glass vessel’s journey from a Romanian find to a potential American sale highlights its shifting value. While it struggled to attract bids in Germany, collectors in the U.S. may see it differently. Fritsch’s decision to relocate the sale could turn a modest profit into a far more lucrative deal.
