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Corfield (K.G.) Periflex (original)

The Corfield Periflex (original) is a 35mm film camera from the British maker K.G. Corfield, introduced in the 1950s. It was distinctive for using a periscope-style focusing device that was lowered through the top of the body to view the image on the film plane, rather than a conventional reflex mirror or rangefinder.

Sales data for the original Periflex is thin, but a 2024 UK auction hammer result of £125 gives a reference point for what a working example sells for at saleroom level today. With only a single recorded result, the wider value range is hard to pin down and condition will heavily influence what any given camera is worth.

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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
Jul 2024 £225 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £125 Flints Auctions
Apr 2024 £119 Flints Auctions
Dec 2021 £56 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £446 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 1,430 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 £141 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Corfield Periflex (original) worth today?

On the limited evidence available, a working example sold at UK auction for £125 in 2024, so that figure is the best current guide to its value at hammer level.

How much does a Corfield Periflex sell for at auction?

Recorded UK auction prices are sparse, with one verified hammer result at £125; clean, fully functional cameras with original lenses would be expected to sit at the upper end of that picture.

Is the Corfield Periflex a rare camera?

It was made in modest numbers by a small British manufacturer, and it appears infrequently in UK salerooms, which is reflected in the thin sales record.

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