Bolsey Corp. Bolsey Reflex Model A
The Bolsey Reflex Model A is a mid-20th-century 35mm camera produced by the American maker Bolsey Corp. It sits in the small-format reflex category aimed at the consumer and enthusiast market of its era.
Sales evidence at UK auction is limited: a single hammer result of £180 was recorded in June 2025, which is the only data point currently available to gauge what the Model A is worth today. With just one saleroom result on file, the price a Bolsey Reflex Model A sells for in 2026 should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable median, and condition and completeness will swing the value materially.
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.
Prices updated: June 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 18,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01888) Title: Bolsey Reflex Mod. A no.10018 with Som Berthiot Anastigmat 2.8/50mm
Description:
Extremely rare rangefinder/reflex camera designed by Jacques Bolsky (1896-1962), forerunner of the Alpa reflex camera, only 16 made, the production cameras were named Alpa-Reflex only in 1942, in used condition, camera back no.10025, with extremely early and interesting Som Berthiot Anastigmat 2.8/50mm no.357402 in original Alpa mount with unique aperture index, similar lenses are found on Teleflex prototypes! Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bolsey Reflex Model A worth today?
On the single UK auction record we have, a Bolsey Reflex Model A sold for £180 hammer in June 2025, so that figure is the best current reference for its value.
How much does a Bolsey Reflex Model A sell for at auction?
With only one verified hammer price of £180 on file, the price it sells for can vary considerably with condition, and more results are needed before a reliable range can be quoted.
Is the Bolsey Reflex Model A a collectible camera?
It has interest among collectors of mid-century American 35mm cameras, but thin sales data means its market price is harder to pin down than for more frequently traded models.