Business Shuts Down - Unexpectedly, Seller Erupts in Noise - Sales agreement completed, suddenly the salesperson escalates the volume
In a heartwarming and musical auction, an 80-year-old Miele Hot Mangle advertising sign recently found a new home on the popular German show, *Bares für Rares*. The sign, which had been carefully preserved by its owner, Georg Terlutter, for 45 years, was brought to the show by the collector who hoped to find a good price for the rare piece of advertising history.
The sign, made of enamel and created by the company Boos & Hahn in 1979, showcases the classic Miele Hot Mangle, a device used for ironing clothes. With its vintage charm and historical significance, the sign attracted the attention of the experts on the show, who appreciated its craftsmanship and the marketing style of its era.
As the auction commenced, Terlutter surprised the audience by singing a poignant song, "Once we'll see each other again," which Lale Anderson represented Germany with at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1961. His performance moved the traders and the audience, who applauded warmly after his heartfelt rendition.
Markus Wildhagen, one of the traders, opened the bidding at 120 euros, but Terlutter was asking for a higher price, citing the sign’s collectible value among fans of vintage advertising and industrial memorabilia. After a brief bidding war, Terlutter's sign was sold for 200 euros, much to the delight of its new owner.
Colmar Schulte-Goltz, another expert on the show, had estimated the sign's value to be between 200 and 250 euros, making the sale a fair one. The sale of the Miele Hot Mangle advertising sign on *Bares für Rares* demonstrates how objects connected to everyday household items from the past can carry historical value and intrigue, especially when linked to well-known brands like Miele. The segment combined nostalgia with the appraisal experience that the show is known for.
In the midst of this nostalgic auction, Terlutter expressed his reservations, "I'm not sure I'm ready for this," as he prepared to part with the Miele Hot Mangle advertising sign, his prized possession for 45 years. As the sign's value tangled with the allure of social-media and pop-culture, it sparked a bidding war among enthusiasts of movies-and-tv, entertainment, and vintage advertising, pondering its significance in pop-culture history.
