Wir wünschen Ihnen frohe Ostertage. Unser Geschäft bleibt vom 29. März bis 2. April 2024 geschlossen. Ab dem 3. April sind wir gerne wieder für Sie da.
We wish you a happy Easter. Our office will be closed closed from 29 March to 2 April 2024. From the 3rd of April we will be be there for you again.

When treasures have a story to tell

In our line of work, we are often on a modern kind of treasure hunt. Being an expert at Rapp Auctions is never boring. Time and again, we are presented wonderful treasures from times gone by, treasures that have not been in the market for decades, treasures that have been guarded within families for generations. What truly excites us are not just art objects or their value – often it is the fascinating stories their owners have to tell.

A well-looked after case with golden lettering: what’s its secret?
Marianne Rapp Ohmann had an exciting encounter at an Expert Day in Zürich, when a lady showed her a small case in mint condition with the following lettering: «Antonini Alberto». She opened it and found two very well preserved gold medals bearing the portrait of Pope Pius IX, dated 1866. The lady explained that her ancestors were Italian aristocrats, and that her great grandfather had been the Pope’s personal physician. The lady’s great grandfather had received the medals in recognition of his faithful service, and the gift had been handed down within the family for 150 years. As she was the last family member bearing the name engraved on the case, the lady had decided to sell the medals at the upcoming Rapp auction. She wanted to be sure that the historic heirloom would find a buyer who would truly appreciate and treasure it.

Immer wieder werden uns wunderbare «Schätze» aus vergangenen Zeiten präsentiert, Münzen über internationale Auktion verkaufen
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