Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1 24 Kt Gold Mildred Scheel
The Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1 24 Kt Gold Mildred Scheel is a special-edition gold-plated version of Polaroid's folding SLR instant camera, built on the SX-70 integral-film platform introduced in the 1970s. Produced as a commemorative edition tied to the Mildred Scheel cancer-aid foundation, it was positioned as a collector's piece rather than a working everyday camera.
At UK saleroom level, hammer results for this commemorative Polaroid have landed in a £350–£450 band, with a median around £400 based on the two recorded auction sales. Because only a small number of hammer results are on file, today's value for any given example is highly sensitive to condition of the gold plating, completeness of presentation case and documentation, and whether the camera still fires; these are wholesale auction figures and dealer retail asking prices typically sit higher.
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: May 2004
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| May 2004 | EUR 350 | £235 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23287) Title: Polaroid STaxo 24-70 Gold “Mildred Scheel”
Description:
STaxo 24-70 Alpha 1, gold plated, leather covering, limited edition in original maker's box, this camera was auctioned for charity in 1977, engraved no.0909 and the signature of Mildred Scheel Estimate: EUR 1,977 - EUR 909 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 450 | £321 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21649) Title: Polaroid STaxo 24-70 Gold “Mildred Scheel”
Description:
STaxo 24-70 Alpha 1, gold plated, leather covering, limited edition in original maker's box, this camera was auctioned for charity in 1977, engraved no.0909 and the signature of Mildred Scheel Estimate: EUR 1,977 - EUR 909 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1 24 Kt Gold Mildred Scheel worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices sit in the £350–£450 range, so a complete, clean example is worth roughly £400 at saleroom level, with retail dealer pricing typically higher.
How much does a 24 Kt Gold Mildred Scheel SX-70 sell for at auction?
The two logged hammer results sold for £350 and £450, giving a median sale price of about £400.
What affects the value of this gold-plated SX-70 edition?
Condition of the gold plating, presence of the original presentation case and Mildred Scheel documentation, and whether the camera still functions electronically are the main factors that move the price.