Minox LX Display (explosion)
The Minox LX Display (explosion) is a presentation or display piece based on the Minox LX subminiature camera, a format Minox is known for. It is not a working camera intended for photography but a cutaway or exploded-view display item, typically used for showroom or collector reference.
Reference data for what this display piece is worth is thin: a single UK auction-hammer record from 2012 sold for £1,900, so today's price guidance is tentative rather than a true market range. Because it is a one-off display object rather than a production camera, value at saleroom level depends almost entirely on completeness of the cutaway and presentation case, and a fresh sale could shift the picture significantly.
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 2015
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 650 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_30827) Title: Minox LX Explosion Display
Description:
completely disassembled Minox LX, the parts mounted in order on a felt covered board in a framed and glazed display case Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30827) Title: Minox LX explosion display
Description:
completely disassembled Minox LX, the parts mounted in order on a felt covered board in a framed and glazed display case Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,200 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_10778) Title: Minox LX explosion display
Description:
completely disassembled Minox LX with various parts mounted in order on a felt covered board in a framed and glazed display case Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,200 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14251) Title: Minox LX explosion display
Description:
completely disassembled Minox LX with various parts mounted in order on a felt covered board in a framed and glazed display case Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,200 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 2,083 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22263) Title: Minox LX explosion display
Description:
completely disassembled Minox LX with various parts mounted in order on a felt covered board within a framed and glazed display case Estimate: EUR 1,978 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox LX Display (explosion) worth today?
Evidence is limited to one UK auction-hammer sale at £1,900 in 2012, so a precise current value cannot be given — expect strong condition- and completeness-sensitivity at any future sale.
How much does a Minox LX Display sell for at auction?
The only recorded hammer price in our data is £1,900, and with just one data point this should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market price.
Why is the price so different from a normal Minox LX?
This is a cutaway/exploded display piece rather than a usable camera, so its value reflects collector and display interest in Minox factory presentation items, not the working-camera market.