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Dallmeyer (J.H.) 3 Inch f/1.9 Super Six

The Dallmeyer 3 Inch f/1.9 Super Six is a fast British prime lens from the early-to-mid 20th century, made by J.H. Dallmeyer of London. With a 3-inch (roughly 75mm) focal length and an unusually wide f/1.9 maximum aperture for its era, it was designed for low-light and cine/portrait work where speed mattered more than compactness.

At UK auction in late 2024, a Super Six 3 Inch f/1.9 fetched £6,000 at hammer (wholesale saleroom level, before commission), which is the only verified data point in our records and therefore both the range and the median to date. With just one sale logged, today's market value is best treated as indicative rather than firmly established, and condition, completeness and mount fitting will materially shift what the next clean copy sells for in 2026.

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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
Apr 2026 £2,250 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £2,750 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £3,625 Flints Auctions
Jun 2025 EUR 6,500 Leitz Auction
Jun 2025 EUR 3,000 Leitz Auction
Apr 2025 £4,750 Flints Auctions
Nov 2024 EUR 6,000 Leitz Auction
Jan 2024 £2,500 Flints Auctions
Nov 2023 EUR 4,500 Leitz Auction
Jun 2023 EUR 6,000 Leitz Auction
May 2023 £3,250 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2022 £3,500 Flints Auctions
Apr 2022 £1,025 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £2,232 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 EUR 4,000 Leitz Auction
May 2020 £4,900 Flints Auctions
Jun 2019 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2018 £1,080 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 £1,020 Flints Auctions
Apr 2018 £6,960 Flints Auctions
Jun 2017 EUR 4,500 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Dallmeyer 3 Inch f/1.9 Super Six worth today?

On the single verified UK auction record we hold, a Super Six 3 Inch f/1.9 sold for £6,000 hammer in November 2024, so that figure is the best current reference point for value, though one sale is a thin sample.

How much does a Dallmeyer Super Six 3 Inch f/1.9 sell for at auction?

The most recent saleroom result we have logged is £6,000 at hammer, which excludes buyer's and seller's commission and reflects wholesale auction-market price rather than a dealer retail figure.

Why does the Super Six command this kind of price?

The combination of a fast f/1.9 aperture, the Dallmeyer Super Six name, and relative scarcity in usable condition supports strong prices, but with only one verified sale the true range is not yet well defined.

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