Compendica Prototype 88/16A
The Compendica Prototype 88/16A is a camera. CameraWorth tracks 1 auction record for this model, with prices ranging from £7,000 to £7,000 (median £7,000).
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: November 2015
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 7,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32880) Title: Compendica Vaduz Liechtenstein 88/16A
Description:
probably unique and the only camera ever made in Liechtenstein, for still and motion pictures, for 10x15mm on double 8mm film or 12x18mm exposures on 16mm film, provision for built-in microphone, so the photographer could comment his shots - an idea that came to life around 40 years later in professional press cameras, cast aluminium body in crinkle finish, serial number engraved inside, with Compendica La 2.9/25mm lens ('Lens made in Germany' printed on the side), built-in selenium meter, spring-driven film transport, ex Christies auction 'Spy, Subminiature and Detective Cameras' from December 1991, this camera is described in Michael Pritchard's "Spy Camera" on page 88 and 89 Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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