Pignons Alpa 10d Gold
The Alpa 10d Gold is a 35mm SLR variant produced by Pignons of Ballaigues, Switzerland, finished in gold-coloured trim and supplied in limited numbers as a luxury edition of the standard Alpa 10d. As a Swiss-made precision SLR, it was positioned at the top of the market when new, sold in much smaller quantities than the regular black or chrome 10d.
Auction data for the Alpa 10d Gold is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £1,700 in 2008 is the only verified data point available, so any current value figure is indicative rather than a true median. Today the price an Alpa 10d Gold sells for at auction depends heavily on cosmetic condition of the gold plating, presence of a matching gold-trimmed lens, and original presentation case; collectors treat plating wear as the dominant value driver. Because only one hammer result is on record, buyers should expect wide variance around that £1,700 reference point at saleroom level.
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: December 2009
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19534) Title: Alpa 10d Gold
Description:
very rare body (total production 101 units only), in good working condition, cosmetically condition as usual, matching Kern Macro-Switar 1.8/50mm no.1085621 (clean lenses) Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 3,000 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 1,700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17452) Title: Alpa 10d Gold
Description:
very rare gold painted edition (total production 101 units only), in good working and in excellent cosmetically condition, matching Kern Macro-Switar 1.9/50mm no.1104703, instructions, maker's box with both matching numbers Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 2,917 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23739) Title: Alpa 10d gold-coloured
Description:
almost new, very rare 10d gold-coloured (gold tenmac) with Kern Macro-Switar 1.9/50 no.1113833, UV filter, Alpa lens cap, maker's box with papers, instructions Estimate: EUR 1,972 - EUR 57,424 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 10d Gold worth today?
On the limited evidence available, an Alpa 10d Gold is worth in the region of £1,700 at UK auction hammer level, based on a verified 2008 sale; clean, complete examples with intact gold plating can be expected to sit around that figure.
How much does an Alpa 10d Gold sell for at auction?
Only one UK hammer price is on record, at £1,700, so the camera should be regarded as a thinly traded collector item rather than one with an established market price.
What affects the value of an Alpa 10d Gold?
Condition of the gold-coloured plating is the single biggest factor in price, followed by mechanical health of the shutter, completeness of the original presentation set, and whether a matching gold-trimmed lens is included.
Is the Alpa 10d Gold rare?
Yes — the Gold version was produced in far smaller numbers than the standard 10d, and verified UK auction appearances are very infrequent, which is why reliable price guidance is limited.