Minox A Cut-Away
The Minox A Cut-Away is a sectioned demonstration version of Minox's 8x11mm subminiature camera, prepared with portions of the body removed to expose the internal mechanism. Cut-away pieces of this kind were produced as dealer display and training aids rather than as working photographic tools, which places them in a collector and reference category distinct from standard production examples.
Auction evidence for the Minox A Cut-Away is extremely thin: only a single UK saleroom hammer result is on record, at £1,300 in 2012, so any current price guidance is necessarily indicative rather than statistical. As of today there is not enough recent data to say with confidence what a Minox A Cut-Away sells for at hammer level in 2026, and value at auction is likely to swing widely with provenance, the completeness of the cut-away presentation, and how recently a comparable piece has surfaced.
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: November 2012
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 1,300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14841) Title: Minox A Cut-Away
Description:
very rare and early original Wetzlar Minox A cut-away (both sides) in working order Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 250 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21398) Title: MINOX A Attrappe
Description:
Dummy Minox A - Wetzlar |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox A Cut-Away worth at UK auction?
Public hammer data is limited to a single 2012 UK sale at £1,300, so a current worth cannot be reliably stated; price at auction depends heavily on the specific piece, its provenance, and bidder competition on the day.
How much does a Minox A Cut-Away sell for today?
There is insufficient recent sales history to give a reliable 2026 price; the only verified UK auction result available is £1,300 from 2012, which should be treated as a historical reference rather than a current value.
Is a Minox A Cut-Away a usable camera?
No — cut-away examples are demonstration pieces with parts of the body and mechanism deliberately exposed, so they are collected as reference and display objects rather than as functioning subminiature cameras.