Minox LX Sterling
The Minox LX Sterling is a subminiature camera from Minox, the German maker historically associated with very small format cameras designed for discreet use. It is a special-finish variant of the LX line, produced in limited numbers as a presentation-grade version of the standard model.
Auction data for the LX Sterling is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result on record, from November 2003, reached £3,750. With only one data point, today's value is hard to pin down precisely, and any current price is best confirmed against fresh auction comparables rather than this lone historic figure.
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: June 2019
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 2,200 | £1,960 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37164) Title: Minox LX Sterling Silver
Description:
the most exclusive Minox ever built, in massive Sterling Silver 925, still sealed in protection foil, complete with metal box, wooden box, gloves, outer box, case, papers Estimate: EUR 2,600 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 1,500 | £1,286 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13185) Title: Minox LX Sterling
Description:
the most exclusive Minox ever built in massive Sterling Silver 925, complete with metal box, wooden box, outer box, case, papers Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2007 | EUR 4,000 | £2,836 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 12 (Lot AI_12_20274) Title: Minox LX Sterling Silver
Description:
the most exclusive Minox ever built in massive Sterling Silver 925, complete with metal box, wooden box, outer box, case, all papers Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 3,750 | £2,598 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23028) Title: Minox LX Sterling Silver
Description:
Die teuerste und exklusivste Minox in massiven Sterling Silber, komplett mit Metallbox und Holzbox, Tasche, alle Papiere Estimate: EUR 19,920 - EUR 22 |
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| Mar 2003 | £2,115 | £1,800 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 251) Title: Minox LX-Sterling no. 62-1992
Description:
Minox LX-Sterling no. 62-1992 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox LX Sterling worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer result on file sold for £3,750, but with just one data point the current market price should be checked against recent comparable sales before relying on that figure.
How much does a Minox LX Sterling sell for at auction?
At UK saleroom level the recorded hammer price is £3,750, reflecting the camera's status as a limited presentation variant rather than a standard production LX.
Why is the LX Sterling more valuable than a standard Minox LX?
The Sterling is a special-finish, limited-issue version of the LX, so collector demand for the variant — together with originality of finish and packaging — supports a price premium over a regular LX.