Art Expert Challenges 'Bares für Rares' Box's Century-Old Claim
An intriguing tin box recently featured on 'Bares für Rares' has sparked curiosity and debate among experts. Initially thought to be centuries old, the box's true origins have been called into question by renowned expert Detlev Kümmel. Kümmel, after examining the box, suggested it was likely crafted by Wilhelm Voigt around 1906 in Berlin. This conclusion was based on specific details that pointed to a 20th-century origin, contradicting the sellers' belief that it dated back to the 16th or 17th century. The expert also noted that the box was likely made with fraudulent intent, aiming to deceive collectors into believing it was older than it truly was. This suspicion was further supported by the fact that the traders' room remained closed to the sellers, and they did not receive a trader's card, suggesting the box's authenticity was questionable. The tin box, once thought to be a valuable antique, has been re-evaluated by Detlev Kümmel. His findings have disappointed the sellers but provided valuable insight into the world of art and antiques, where authenticity and origin can sometimes be deceiving.
