Riken Optical Hanken
The Riken Optical Hanken is a Japanese camera produced by Riken Optical, the firm later known for the Ricoh brand. Detailed specification data for this specific model is not provided here, so categorisation beyond the manufacturer is omitted.
Public UK auction data for the Hanken is extremely thin: a single recorded hammer result from June 2008 sold for £1,900, which sets the only reference point available for what one has been worth at saleroom level. With just one data point, it is not possible to give a reliable current price range or median for what a Hanken sells for today, and any value should be treated as indicative rather than a market rate.
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: June 2008
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 1,900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_16741) Title: Riken Optical Hanken
Description:
very rare subminiature camera made for Japanese Police, similar to Steky III, with Stekinar-Anastigmat 3.5/25mm, very few are known to exist Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 3,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Riken Optical Hanken worth today?
The only recorded UK auction sale in our data is a single 2008 hammer price of £1,900, which is the sole reference point for its value; with no further sales it is not possible to give a current market price.
How much does a Riken Optical Hanken sell for at auction?
On the one occasion captured in the sales history, a Hanken sold for £1,900 hammer at UK auction, but a single result is not enough to establish a reliable typical selling price.
Why is pricing information for the Hanken so limited?
The Hanken appears very rarely in UK auction records, with only one verified hammer result on file, so any quoted value or price range carries significant uncertainty.