Minox A Gold Set
The Minox A Gold Set is a presentation edition of the Minox A subminiature camera, a German-made 8x11mm format "spy" camera. Standard Minox A models date to the 1950s, and gold-plated sets were produced as luxury variants packaged with matching accessories.
Sales data for this specific gold-set configuration is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from November 2007 reached £4,600, which represents a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. With only one data point on file as of today, that figure indicates the kind of price a complete gold set has fetched at auction, but it cannot reliably establish what an equivalent set is worth in 2026 or how much one would sell for now. Buyers researching value should treat this as a reference sale only and seek further comparables before transacting.
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 2007
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 4,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20271) Title: Minox A (IIIs) Gold outfit
Description:
very rare, Minox A Gold in fantastic condition, in feet, engraved: MINOX WETZLAR MADE IN GERMANY, gold-plated diamond-mesh pattern brass body (only gold-plated cameras had a brass body that weighed over 100gms) matching gold exposure meter, crocodile leather case for camera and meter with golden chains, Minox tripod with camera support in crocodile leather case, all in a custom-made matching wooden presentation box with black velvet inlet - this is for sure one of the most exclusive outfits ever Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 7,813 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23026) Title: Minox A Gold set
Description:
Sehr seltene, originale Minox A Gold in gutem und funktionierendem Zustand mit Schlangenledertasche, original goldener Belichtungsmesser (funktioniert) in Krokotasche, goldene Kette Estimate: EUR 966,090 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox A Gold Set worth today?
The only recorded UK auction sale on file hammered at £4,600 in 2007, so a complete, unworn gold set has demonstrably reached that price at auction, but with just one comparable the current value is uncertain.
How much does a Minox A Gold Set sell for at auction?
On the available evidence, one complete set sold for £4,600 at hammer in a UK saleroom; condition of the plating and completeness of the original accessories are the main factors that move the price.
Why is the price so much higher than a standard Minox A?
The Gold Set was a low-volume luxury presentation, so its value reflects collector demand for the gold-plated finish and matching boxed accessories rather than the underlying camera's performance.