Minox A 'Cigarette Lighter'
The Minox A 'Cigarette Lighter' is a subminiature camera variant fitted with a cigarette-lighter housing, produced by Minox as a novelty form of its postwar 8×11mm subminiature line. As a concealed-format Minox, it sits in the collector subminiature category rather than among general-purpose cameras.
Reference data for this variant is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 2008 sold for £500, and there is no recent saleroom evidence to confirm what one is worth today in 2026. With only one historic data point at saleroom level, any current price guidance is indicative rather than a reliable median, and condition, completeness of the lighter mechanism, and provenance would heavily influence what an example sells for.
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 650 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12527) Title: Minox A in Feuerzeug
Description:
Minox A camera and cigarette lighter built into gold plated brass housing, very attractive and rare set Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17783) Title: Minox A with Cigarette Lighter
Description:
Minox A camera and cigarette lighter built into gold plated brass housing, very attractive and rare set Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox A 'Cigarette Lighter' worth today?
On the only verified UK auction record available, an example achieved a £500 hammer price in 2008; with no recent comparable sales, current value is uncertain and would depend on condition and originality.
How much does a Minox A 'Cigarette Lighter' sell for at auction?
The single recorded saleroom result is £500 hammer, but one data point is not enough to establish a reliable price range.
Why is the price information for this Minox so limited?
This is a rarely-traded novelty variant, and the available sales history contains only one verified auction record, which limits how confidently a market value can be quoted.