Riken Optical Gokoku No.1
The Gokoku No.1 is an early Japanese folding camera produced by Riken Optical. It is a pre-war small-format folder, representative of the type of consumer cameras Riken made before its later Ricoh-branded output.
Auction data for the Gokoku No.1 is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result in 2023 stands at £1,400, which is the only reference point for what one currently sells for. With just one wholesale auction sale on record, that figure should be treated as indicative rather than a settled market value in 2026, and the true worth today depends heavily on condition, completeness and 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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41687) Title: Riken Gokoku No.1+Gokoku Anastigmat 3.5/50mm
Description:
a very rare, compact medium format camera for 3x4cm exposures on 127 film, design inspired by Leica, collapsible, non-interchangeable Gokoku Anastigmat 3.5/50mm no.10558, in excellent condition and working order (recent CLA by Kanto Camera), including original lens cap Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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