Rarities from Greifswald: bidding battle around the 18th century!

Rarities from Greifswald: bidding battle around the 18th century!

Greifswald, Deutschland - In the popular ZDF format "Bares for Rares", a young couple from Greifswald recently caused a sensation. Lisa and Tom Kavelmann had a real treasure in their luggage: an old travel safe that was once inherited by the father. Moderator Horst Lichter, who loosens up the events with his charming appearance, even had to ask where Greifswald is exactly-an amusing anecdote that shows how far the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania location is anchored in national awareness.

The safe, a beautiful piece of cast iron, dates from the 18th century. Its fireproof properties and the original key make it a real find of rarity. Expert Annika Raßbach estimated the market value of the safe at around 500 to 800 euros, while Lisa expressed a price request of 400 euros. The dealers' interest was quickly awakened when Wolfgang Pauritsch got into the ring with a bid of 150 euros.

bidding battle for the safe

What followed was a fiery bidding bid that the audience followed with excitement. Ultimately, the safe was sold for a proud 510 euros, and the proceeds are shared to fill the travel fund of Lisa and her sister. Beautiful little stories like this are that make the "Bares for Rares" format a real hit on German television since its introduction in 2013. Every viewer can find out about the history and the value of antiques and maybe even discover a treasure in the closet.

The show has developed into an integral part of pop culture. According to the online magazine celebrity gossip, the spectators not only enjoy the sales negotiations, but also the interesting reviews of the objects, which often tell exciting stories. So the vault of Lisa and Tom was not the only special object presented in the last show.

other rarities at "Bares for Rares"

• A vulcanisian kettle that was used in dental practices until the 1960s. Owner Karl-Heinz hoped for 80 euros, expert Raßbach estimated him at up to 200 euros.
• A bracelet made of 750 gold with 0.5 carat diamonds that changed hands for an impressive 2,600 euros.
• A Victorian travel safe from Henri Büchche was also sold for 510 euros, which underlines the great demand for such rarities.

An interesting change for everyone involved was also the humorous exchange between Roman Runkel and Jan Cizek, who loosened up the mood and caused a serenity. It is just as typical for the shipment in such a context as the traders equipped with commercial skill.

"BARES FOR RARES" definitely has more to offer than just the opportunity to get sales offers: It is a place of encounter, stories and knowledge about things that have often been waiting in drawers or on attics. How far such rarities have already traveled and what stories they can tell remains part of their fascination.

Read more about the background of the program, the dealers and their favorite pieces on Nordkurier , Express and Promisklatsch .