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Galileo Optical Gami 16

The Galileo Optical Gami 16 is an Italian subminiature camera using 16mm film, produced by Officine Galileo of Florence. It was introduced in the post-war era and positioned as a precision miniature for general photography at a time when most subminiatures were aimed at specialist or novelty use.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Gami 16 have ranged from around £140 to £720, with a median near £230 based on the limited sales on record. Because trading activity is thin and the dataset spans many years, today's value is highly condition-sensitive: clean, working examples with the original case and accessories sell for considerably more than incomplete bodies, and this is what the camera is worth at saleroom level rather than at dealer retail.

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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
Mar 2007 £144 Christie's
May 2006 EUR 720 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 440 Leitz Auction
May 2004 £131 Christie's
May 1998 £230 Christie's

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