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.
Prices updated: April 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Apr 2021 | £1,240 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 111) Title: A Chinaglia Dom AFIOM Kristall 53 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1953, chrome, serial no. 11647, with Steinar Anastigmat f/3.5 50mm lens, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some light cleaning marks to rear |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Chinaglia Dom AFIOM Kristall 53 worth today?
The only recorded UK auction sale we have on file is £1,240 (hammer) in 2021, so a single data point is the best available guide to value rather than a reliable market price.
How much does a Kristall 53 sell for at auction?
With just one verified hammer result of £1,240, the price any given example sells for will depend almost entirely on condition and bidder interest on the day.
Why is pricing information so limited?
The Kristall 53 is a scarce Italian camera that seldom appears in mainstream UK auctions, which is why our sales history contains only one record.