Hesekiel Original Spiegel Reflex
The Hesekiel Original Spiegel Reflex is a historical plate-format reflex camera, representing the early era of single-lens reflex photography before roll-film designs became standard. It was sold as a professional-grade instrument aimed at studio and advanced amateur users of its period.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Original Spiegel Reflex have sat between roughly £1,500 and £1,600, with the two recorded results giving a median near £1,550 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. Today the model sells for a figure that reflects its rarity, though the small sample size means any individual example's worth can vary meaningfully with condition and completeness.
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: March 2018
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36356) Title: Hesekiel Spiegel-Reflex-Camera
Description:
very rare tropical SLR for 13x18cm in very good original condition, fine walnut quality construction, nickel trim, focal-plane shutter, Meyer Doppel-Anastigmat no.2 6.8/180mm no.53203, mahogany double-film holder (without focusing screen adapter), maker's plaque engraved 'Dr. HESEKIEL's ORIGINAL SPIEGEL-REFLEX-CAMERA gesetzl.geschützt D.R.G.M.33146 resp.64466' Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_33084) Title: Hesekiel Spiegel-Reflex-Camera
Description:
very rare tropical SLR for 13x18cm in very good original condition, fine walnut quality construction, nickel trim, focal-plane shutter, Meyer Doppel-Anastigmat no.2 6.8/180mm no.53203, mahogany double-film holder (without focusing screen adapter), maker's plaque engraved 'Dr. HESEKIEL's ORIGINAL SPIEGEL-REFLEX-CAMERA gesetzl.geschützt D.R.G.M.33146 resp.64466' Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14354) Title: Hesekiel & Co Spiegel-Reflex-Camera
Description:
9x12cm, fine walnut quality construction, black painted brass fittings, focal-plane shutter (inoperable), C.P. Goerz Rapid-Lynkeioskop No.1 no.24163, focusing screen adapter, a very rare quality reflex camera seldom offered for sale Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hesekiel Original Spiegel Reflex worth today?
Based on two recorded UK auction hammer results, the value has ranged from £1,500 to £1,600, giving a median price of around £1,550.
How much does a Hesekiel Original Spiegel Reflex sell for at auction?
Recent hammer prices have clustered around £1,500–£1,600, though with so few sales the price any single example achieves can vary with condition, completeness, and bidder interest on the day.
Why do prices for this camera vary?
With only a small number of recorded sales, each result carries significant weight, and factors such as the presence of the original lens, plate holders, and the condition of the bellows, mirror, and shutter all influence what a buyer will pay.