Harukawa Septon Penletto
The Harukawa Septon Penletto is a Japanese subminiature camera, a category aimed at discreet pocket photography rather than mainstream amateur use. It is an uncommon model that surfaces only occasionally on the collector market.
Auction data for the Septon Penletto is extremely thin: the single recorded UK auction hammer result is £360 from 2008, which sets the only documented reference for what this camera sells for at saleroom level (wholesale, not retail). With just one data point, today's price and value are best treated as indicative rather than a reliable median, and condition, completeness and provenance will heavily shape any future result.
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: May 2011
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| May 2011 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12786) Title: Harukawa Septon Penletto
Description:
very rare name variant of the Septon pen camera for 16mm film, except for a small chip on the back of camera in fine original condition, only less than 5 of these cameras are known to exist - ex Naylor collection Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 360 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17692) Title: Harukawa Septon Penletto
Description:
very rare name variant of the Septon pen camera for 16mm film, except for a small chip on the back of camera in fine original condition, only less than 5 of these cameras are known to exist - ex Naylor collection Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Harukawa Septon Penletto worth today?
On the only documented UK auction sale, a Septon Penletto achieved a hammer price of £360, so that figure is the best available reference for its value, though a single result is not a reliable guide to the current price.
How much does a Harukawa Septon Penletto sell for at auction?
Recorded UK auction history shows one example selling for £360, and with no other comparable hammer results the market price for this model remains poorly defined.
Is the Harukawa Septon Penletto a rare camera?
Sales records for this subminiature are very sparse, with only a single tracked UK auction result, which is consistent with a scarce and infrequently traded model.