21. Leica 'Snapshot' with prototype Snapshot Elmar 3.5cm *

very rare Snapshot Leica with original wide angle 35mm finder, in excellent condition, with prototype 'Snapshot' Elmar 4.5/3.5cm - focusing with click stops, no coupling and no serial number engraved, the Snapshot Leica was announced, but never commercially produced. The offered example is the most famous prototype of this special model, exactly this camera can be seen in van Hasbroeck's 'Leica, A History Illustrating every Model and Accessory' - photo XIII in the preface of the revised edition.

Sale No 39084
Condition B/A
Serial No. 104394
Year 1933

Auction closed!
12 June 2021 11:00

Unsold

Estimate € 80000-100000

Bidding

€ 60.0002021-06-02 11:26
€ 55.0002021-06-07 10:08
€ 40.000 Start price

38th Leitz Photographica Auction,

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