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Bencini Comet III

The Bencini Comet III is a mid-20th-century Italian-made viewfinder camera produced by Milan firm Bencini, fitting into the compact metal-bodied snapshot category that the brand built its reputation on. It was positioned when new as an inexpensive everyday camera rather than an enthusiast tool.

Sales data for the Comet III is very thin: a single UK auction hammer result from October 2025 sold for £31, which sits at the low end typical of Bencini snapshot bodies at saleroom level. With only one wholesale data point available today, that figure should be read as indicative rather than a firm guide to what a Comet III is worth, and condition will heavily influence what any given example sells for.

Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Oct 2025 £31 Flints Auctions