Nicca Snider 35
The Nicca Snider 35 is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera from the post-war era, produced by Nicca Camera Works of Tokyo, a maker known for Leica-derived screw-mount bodies. It was a low-volume model aimed at the same enthusiast market as Nicca's other rangefinder offerings.
With only a single recorded UK auction result in our database — a 2002 Christie's hammer of £3,760 — the Snider 35 sits in the rare-collectible tier rather than the everyday user-camera market, and a realistic value today depends entirely on which specific example surfaces and its condition. Because it almost never appears at saleroom level, any current price guidance is indicative only, and a fresh consignment in 2026 could sell for materially more or less than that benchmark figure depending on bidder interest on the day.
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 2008
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 6,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17944) Title: Nicca Snider 35
Description:
extremely rare Leica IIIf copy for the Australian market, including the original collapsible Xenon 2/50 no.3870052, cap, Snider 35 everready case, in near mint and perfect working condition Estimate: EUR 9,000 - EUR 10,000 |
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| Nov 2002 | £3,760 | Christie's | |
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Auction: PHOTOGRAPHS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 362) Title: Snider 35 no. 15527
Description:
Snider 35 no. 15527 Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicca Snider 35 worth today?
Public auction data is extremely thin: the one verified UK saleroom hammer on record is £3,760 from a Christie's sale, which places it in the scarce-collectible bracket rather than the typical user-rangefinder price band.
How much does a Nicca Snider 35 sell for at auction?
It almost never comes up for sale, so there is no reliable running price; the only documented hammer result we hold is £3,760, and a future example could realise more or less depending on condition and competing bidders.
Is the Nicca Snider 35 a rare camera?
Yes — its near-total absence from UK auction records over more than two decades indicates very low surviving numbers in circulation, which is the main driver of its value.