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Chinaglia Dom AFIOM Kristall 53

The Chinaglia Dom AFIOM Kristall 53 is an Italian-made camera produced by the Vicenza workshop of Dom Chinaglia (AFIOM). It is an obscure post-war model that rarely surfaces outside specialist Italian-camera circles, which shapes both how collectors price it and how often it appears for sale.

Sales data is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £1,240 in April 2021 is the only reference point available, so there is no meaningful range or median to quote in 2026. Because that figure is a wholesale saleroom result rather than a retail asking price, what a Kristall 53 is worth today depends heavily on condition, completeness and whether two interested bidders happen to be in the room — a second comparable example could sell for considerably more or less.

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
Apr 2021 £1,240 Flints Auctions