Concava Tessina Dummy
The Concava Tessina Dummy is a non-functional display version of the Tessina, a Swiss-made subminiature 35mm camera. Dummies of this type were typically produced for retail display or sales-training purposes rather than for taking photographs.
Sales data for the Tessina Dummy is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2008 sells for £220, and that figure remains the only documented reference point for what one is worth today. With just one wholesale saleroom price on record, the current market value in 2026 is best treated as indicative rather than established, and condition, completeness and presentation case all materially affect the price achieved.
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 2008
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 220 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17682) Title: Concava Tessina Dummy
Description:
very rare black/chrome Dummy (non functional model) in good condition Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Concava Tessina Dummy worth?
Based on the only recorded UK auction hammer result, a Tessina Dummy has sold for around £220, though with just one data point this should be treated as a rough guide to value rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Concava Tessina Dummy sell for at auction?
The single documented UK saleroom result shows a hammer price of £220, so comparable examples would reasonably be expected to trade in that area subject to condition and completeness.
Is a Tessina Dummy a working camera?
No, a dummy is a non-functional display model intended for shop or training use, which is why its value is driven by collectability rather than photographic utility.