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 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.
Based on 2 recorded sales — indicative only.
Most recent sale: November 2008.
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 6,500 | £5,399 | 🇦🇹 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 | £3,200 | 🇬🇧 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.