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Mentor Goltz & Breutmann Mentor Dreivier

The Mentor Dreivier is a small-format reflex camera produced in Dresden by Goltz & Breutmann. Its name refers to the 3×4 cm negative format it was built around, positioning it as a compact alternative to the larger plate reflexes common in the German market between the wars.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Mentor Dreivier have ranged from around £380 to £1,700, with a median close to £800 across the five saleroom results on file. The spread is wide because condition, completeness of plate holders and accessories, and variant differences drive what each example sells for — a clean, working body with original fittings is worth considerably more in 2026 than a tired example offered as a display piece.

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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: July 2025

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Jul 2025 £378 £300 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions —
Nov 2020 EUR 1,700 £1,523 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Mar 2018 EUR 600 £530 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2007 EUR 1,600 £1,090 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Sep 1999 £805 £700 🇬🇧 Christie's —
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Mentor Dreivier worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Mentor Dreivier sells for roughly £380 to £1,700 depending on condition and completeness, with a median price of about £800.

How much does a Mentor Dreivier sell for at auction?

Recent saleroom results show a value range of £380–£1,700, so a typical mid-condition example tends to hammer near the £600–£800 mark.

Why is there such a wide price range?

Condition and accessories drive the value — a Dreivier with working shutter, clean optics and its original plate holders commands a clear premium over an incomplete or non-functional body.

Who made the Mentor Dreivier?

It was made by Goltz & Breutmann in Dresden, Germany, under the Mentor brand used for the firm's reflex cameras.

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