Nikon SP
Rangefinder camera (1957)
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.
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| Apr 2025 | £1,225 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 149) Title: A Nikon SP Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
1957-64, black paint, serial no. 6209635, body, VG, shutter working |
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| Oct 2024 | £400 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 186) Title: A Nippon Kogaku Nikon SP Rangefinder Camera
Description:
A Nippon Kogaku Nikon SP Rangefinder Camera, serial no 6202354, shutter working, rangefinder working, self timer working, body G, some brassing |
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| May 2024 | £625 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 162) Title: A Nikon SP Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1957-64, chrome, serial no. 6204973, with Nikon Nikkor-S.C f/1.4 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 341138,body, F-G, shutter working, lens, VG, complete |
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| Jan 2024 | USD 800 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: 2024 Results (Lot 113) Title: Nikon SP with 50mm Nikkor-S f1,4
Description:
Nikon SP with 50mm Nikkor-S f1,4 |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 15,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_41074) Title: Nikon SP black paint The First with motor drive
Description:
original black paint SP, the first black paint camera from the first production batch (6200035-6200084), in fine condition with cloth shutter, with black paint motor drive no.94036, 'K' engraving for 'continuous', both with visible signs of wear, including body cap Estimate: EUR 14,000 - EUR 16,000 |
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| Nov 2022 | USD 4,700 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2022 Results (Lot 290) Title: Nikon SP in black paint finish
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Nikon SP in black paint finish |
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| Nov 2022 | USD 450 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2022 Results (Lot 82) Title: Nikon SP in silver chrome finish
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Nikon SP in silver chrome finish |
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| Nov 2021 | USD 2,400 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2021 Auction Results (Lot 38) Title: The Nikon SP kit. Nikon SP Chrome Nr. 620594
Description:
The Nikon SP kit. Nikon SP Chrome Nr. 620594 |
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| Apr 2021 | £1,860 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 156) Title: A Nikon SP Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1957-64, black, serial no. 6202537, with Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S.C f/1.4 50mm lens, black, serial no. 379946, body, VG, shutter working, lens, G-VG, |
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| Apr 2021 | £3,224 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 157) Title: A Nikon SP Rangefinder Body
Description:
1957-64, with S36 motor drive, black paint, serial no. 6208428, body, G, shutter working, S36 serial no. 94269, complete with grey coloured battery |
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| Apr 2021 | £930 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 158) Title: A Nikon SP Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1957-64, chrome, serial no. 6220201, with Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S f/1.4 50mm lens, black, serial no. 412466, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG-E |
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| Nov 2020 | £744 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 276) Title: A Nikon SP Rangefinder Body
Description:
1957-64, chrome, serial no. 6215537, body, G-VG, shutter working, complete with instructions and maker's box Note: Lot imported under Temporary |
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| Nov 2020 | USD 6,250 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2020 Auction Results (Lot 368) Title: Nikon SP in black enamel finish, with Nikon Motor
Description:
Nikon SP in black enamel finish, with Nikon Motor |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37956) Title: Nikon SP black paint
Description:
original black paint Nikon SP, from an official batch of 100 black paint cameras only (serial numbers 6212101-6212200), in very good condition, rangefinder patch not visible, with black W-Nikkor 3.5/2.8cm no.717884 Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 5,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37670) Title: Nikon SP black paint Motor Drive outfit
Description:
original black paint SP, the very last camera from the second last batch of only 21 black paint cameras, no. 6220710-6220731, cloth shutter though the titanium shutter had been introduced at around ser. no.6214000 already, with late Nikkor-S 1.4/5cm no. 409538 (without red 'C' engraving, clean optics), version three all-black paint motor drive no.94226, 'K' engraving for 'continuous', original short brown battery pack with proper black connecting cable, with small black plugs marked 'Nikon', camera and motor drive in perfect working order Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Oct 2019 | £780 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 314) Title: A Nikon SP Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1957-64, chrome, serial no. 6218553, with Nikkor-S f/1.4 50mm lens, black, serial no. 398874, body, G, shutter working, lens, VG, light cleaning |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 3,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35696) Title: Nikon SP black paint
Description:
fully original black paint body in very fine and perfect working condition, cloth shutter, motor plate, with Nikkor-S.C 1.4/5cm no.363501 Estimate: EUR 3,500 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 7,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32370) Title: Nikon SP black Motor Drive outfit
Description:
beautiful and rare outfit in fully original and perfect working condition, black body with titanium shutter, black motor drive no.94147, original base plate, Nikkor-H 2/5cm no.760231 (with front cap, matching metal hood), grey battery pack with cables, close-up attachment no.23043 with leather case, black exposure meter and booster (with leather cases, boxes, instructions), everready case for camera with exposure meter with grey maker's box, instructions, a very rare brochure, Nikon SP maker's box Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 14,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_32070) Title: Nikon SP black paint
Description:
one of the most early and 100% original Nikon SP black paint camera known to exist in beautiful and perfect working condition (cloth shutter), fast Nikkor-N 1.1/5cm no.141721 (external mount, clear lenses, some fine cleaning marks on front element), black electric motor drive no.94401 with matching brown leather pack, cable, N-K voltmeter Estimate: EUR 25,000 - EUR 30,000 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 3,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_14883) Title: Nikon SP black paint
Description:
rare black Nikon in very fine condition with cloth shutter (in perfect working order), with black/chrome Nikkor-S 1.4/5cm no.399363, black cap Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 5,500 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 3,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12535) Title: Nikon SP Schwarz Lackiert
Description:
rare black Nikon in very fine condition with cloth shutter (in perfect working order), with black/chrome Nikkor-S 1.4/5cm no.399363, black cap Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 160 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12572) Title: Nikon SP + 1,1/5cm Bereitschaftstasche
Description:
very rare case with strap Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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| May 2011 | EUR 1,300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12536) Title: Nikon SP Chrom
Description:
in good working order with titanium shutter, Nikkor-H 2/5cm no.759922 Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12247) Title: Nikon SP Schwarz Lackiert
Description:
custom made black painted camera with black Nikkor-S.C 1.4/5cm no.373687 in good working order Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 1,100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12249) Title: Nikon SP Chrom
Description:
body in fine condition and working condition, titanium shutter, Nikkor-S 1.4/5cm no.411796, UV filter, cap, all-black exposure meter no.953975 (working) with case and booster in case Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,000 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 6,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11158) Title: Nikon SP Chrom
Description:
very fine Nikon rangefinder outfit including near mint SP body, rare S-36 motor drive no.94784 (type 6), grey battery pack, cable, Nikkor-S.C 1.4/5cm no.342108 (cap) - all in good working order Estimate: EUR 9,000 - EUR 11,000 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 2,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11160) Title: Nikon SP Schwarz Lack
Description:
rare black Nikon body in fine and perfect working condition (titanium shutter), body cap Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 3,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11157) Title: Nikon SP 'Gold'
Description:
very attractive gold plated SP with black reptile leather covering, in very fine condition with matching Nikkor-S.C 1.4/5cm no.393617, cap Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 6,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19583) Title: Nikon SP black paint
Description:
the most early original black paint SP known to exist (the production of Nikon SP started with no.6200001), in original condition with cloth shutter, Nikkor-S.C 1.4/5cm no.316663 (clean lenses), extremely early and matching black motor drive no. 94036 (production started with number 94001) in same condition - unique and important outfit in perfect working order (lit: The Complete Nikon Rangefinder System by Robert J Rotoloni) Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 7,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18402) Title: Nikon SP black paint
Description:
rare black Nikon in very fine condition with cloth shutter (in perfect working order), with motor drive coupling lug, with black/chrome Nikkor-S 1.4/5cm no.405565, black painted hood, cap, plastic bag, original silica gel bag, instruction book and maker's box Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 2,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18403) Title: Nikon SP chrome
Description:
near mint SP in perfect working order with matching late black/chrome Nikkor-S 1.4/5cm no.404307, black painted hood, cap, instruction book, maker's box and the very rare outer cardboard box Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 3,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17797) Title: Nikon SP black paint
Description:
rare black Nikon in fine condition with titanium shutter (in perfect working order), Nikkor-S.C 1.4/5cm no.388058, cap Estimate: EUR 5,000 - EUR 6,000 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 3,800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17111) Title: Nikon SP chrome
Description:
mint chrome SP with titanium shutter in perfect working condition, only some small wear on the base plate, original instruction book, warranty card with matching number, JCII inspection card, very rare body cap, brown everready case, maker's box, and very rare outer box with matching number Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17110) Title: Nikon SP chrome
Description:
rare Nikon body with titanium shutter in fine condition, Nikkor-S.C 1.4/5cm no.388577, cap, case Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jun 2007 | £2,040 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 21) Title: Nikon SP no. 6219089
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6219089 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Jun 2007 | £2,640 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica, Nikon, 35mm & Other Photographic Equipment (Lot 37) Title: Nikon SP no. 6205897
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6205897 Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 750 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_14957) Title: Nikon SP
Description:
in perfect working order with cloth shutter Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 4,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_14956) Title: Nikon SP Black Paint
Description:
100% original Nikon SP black-painted in perfect working order and beautiful condition (cloth shutter), Nikkor-S 1.4/5cm no.398220, hood Estimate: EUR 7,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 1,540 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26780) Title: Nikon SP Chrome
Description:
almost new, very late SP with titanium shutter, in perfect working order, inside with motor plate, Nikkor-H.C 2/5cm no.737629 Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 11,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26778) Title: Nikon SP Chrome Set
Description:
near mint camera in perfect working condition with titanium shutter, Nikkor-N 1.1/5cm no.141875 with external bayonet, cap (condition A/B, clean lenses), extremely rare maker's box 'SP Nikon with NIKKOR 5cm f:1.1', very rare brown outer box with matching serial numbers, guarantee card for camera and lens with matching numbers, a highlight for every Nikon collection Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 7,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26777) Title: Nikon SP Black Paint
Description:
original SP in perfect working condition with titanium shutter, very rare Nikkor-N.C 1.1/5cm no.119974 with internal bayonet, cap Estimate: EUR 11,000 - EUR 13,000 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 4,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26779) Title: Nikon SP Black Paint
Description:
very rare SP with original black paint, titanium shutter, with patina of professional use, in perfect working order Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 4,500 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25835) Title: Nikon SP Black Paint
Description:
paint not original, technically and optically in perfect condition, cloth shutter, chrome Nikkor-S 1.4/50mm no.323118 Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 6,635 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25834) Title: Nikon SP Black Paint
Description:
100% original Nikon SP black-paint in perfect technically and optically condition (clothshutter), motorplate, Nikkor-S 1.4/5cm no.411363, cap, case Estimate: EUR 10,000 - EUR 12,000 |
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| Jun 2004 | £3,107 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 231) Title: Nikon SP no. 6206848
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6206848 Estimate: £2,500 - £3,500 |
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| Jun 2004 | £1,434 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS THE PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR (Lot 37) Title: Nikon SP no. 6201600
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6201600 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 1,719 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_23042) Title: Nikon SP chrome
Description:
SP chrom mit Titanverschluss, technisch perfekt, 1,4/5cm Nikkor-S Nr.415103, Deckel, Tasche, Anleitung Estimate: EUR 62,211,910 - EUR 4 |
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| Jun 2003 | £1,116 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 28) Title: Nikon SP no. 6210007
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6210007 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 2,813 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22255) Title: Nikon SP chrome
Description:
very clean SP chrome with cloth shutter, in perfect working order, f/1.4 5cm Nikkor-S no. 397409, original hood and case Estimate: EUR 6,202,937 - EUR 4 |
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| Mar 2003 | £7,637 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 114) Title: Nikon SP no. 6207534
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6207534 Estimate: £6,500 - £7,500 |
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| Jun 2002 | £1,880 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 51) Title: Nikon SP no. 6204525
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6204525 Estimate: £1,400 - £2,000 |
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| May 2002 | £3,290 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 160) Title: Nikon SP no. 6204336
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6204336 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Jun 2001 | £1,997 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 72) Title: Nikon SP no. 6213130
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6213130 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Jan 2001 | £3,525 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 135) Title: Nikon SP no. 6217331
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6217331 Estimate: £1,800 - £2,500 |
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| Oct 2000 | £1,410 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 161) Title: Nikon SP no. 6203371
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6203371 Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800 |
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| Aug 2000 | £5,052 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Photographic Equipment (Lot 167) Title: Nikon SP no. 6212230
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6212230 Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000 |
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| Jul 2000 | £1,880 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 104) Title: Nikon SP no. 6206758
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6206758 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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| Oct 1999 | £920 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 117) Title: Nikon SP no. 6211662
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6211662 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Jan 1999 | £1,265 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 123) Title: Nikon SP no. 6202819
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6202819 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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| Jul 1998 | £805 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 174) Title: Nikon SP no. 6205147
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6205147 Estimate: £700 - £900 |
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| Jul 1998 | £805 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 175) Title: Nikon SP no. 6212047
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6212047 Estimate: £700 - £900 |
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| May 1998 | £1,035 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 121) Title: Nikon SP no. 6206765
Description:
Nikon SP no. 6206765 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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