Goerz Minicord III gold
The Goerz Minicord III is a subminiature twin-lens reflex camera that uses 16mm film, produced in the post-war era as a compact alternative to full-size TLRs. The gold-finished version of the Minicord III is a presentation variant of the standard model and is encountered far less often than the chrome finish.
Sales data for the Goerz Minicord III gold is extremely thin: a single UK auction-hammer result of £500 from May 2009 is the only verified data point available, so any current value in 2026 should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable median. Because of the gold finish and the camera's subminiature TLR rarity, condition, completeness of the original case and meter, and cosmetic preservation of the plating tend to drive what the model sells for when it does surface at saleroom level.
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: June 2015
| Date | Price | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32061) Title: Goerz Minicord III gold
Description:
rare Minicord with gold plated metal parts and brown leather in fine condition, case, box, instructions Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| May 2009 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18661) Title: Goerz Minicord III Gold
Description:
near mint golden Minicord with green leather covering, in good working order with everready case, 7 spools in metal containers, 2 filters, some brochures and pricelists Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| May 2005 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24711) Title: Goerz Minicord III Gold
Description:
extremely rare, original Minicord with gold plated metal parts and green leather in good condition, case Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| May 2004 | EUR 1,146 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23433) Title: Goerz Minicord III Gold
Description:
extremely rare, original Minicord with gold plated metal parts and green leather in top condition ! Estimate: EUR 1,957 - EUR 16,712 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
Frequently asked questions
What is a Goerz Minicord III gold worth today?
The only verified UK auction-hammer sale on record is £500 from 2009; with just one data point, a precise current value cannot be given, and the price a clean example sells for now will depend heavily on plating condition and completeness.
How much does a Goerz Minicord III gold sell for at auction?
Hammer prices are difficult to generalise from a single recorded result of £500, but the gold variant typically commands a premium over the standard chrome Minicord III when it appears.
Why is the Minicord III gold rarer than the standard version?
The gold finish was a limited presentation treatment rather than a mainstream production option, so far fewer examples exist and they appear on the open market only occasionally.