18th Nov, 2021 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science
A Leica Standard Snapshot Camera
1936, black/nickel, serial no. 191651, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 35mm lens, 1935, nickel, serial no. 271563, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG, some internal haze, complete with maker's leather case
Notes: This is the first time this camera has ever been on the public market and is the finest example ever sold of this rare screw mount Leica. This camera is the first from a small batch of six (No.191651-191656), marked in Leica delivery records as 'I + Ekurz' (Leica I With Elmar 3.5/3.5Cm), with added note 'Mit Mont. Weitwinkelsucher' (With Mounted Wide-Angle Finder).
Sold for £21,700
Result plus buyers premium
1936, black/nickel, serial no. 191651, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 35mm lens, 1935, nickel, serial no. 271563, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG, some internal haze, complete with maker's leather case
Notes: This is the first time this camera has ever been on the public market and is the finest example ever sold of this rare screw mount Leica. This camera is the first from a small batch of six (No.191651-191656), marked in Leica delivery records as 'I + Ekurz' (Leica I With Elmar 3.5/3.5Cm), with added note 'Mit Mont. Weitwinkelsucher' (With Mounted Wide-Angle Finder).
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 18th Nov, 2021
