Steinheil Casca I
The Steinheil Casca I is a 35mm viewfinder camera from the German optical maker Steinheil München, introduced in the late 1940s as the company's first camera body alongside its established lens production.
Sales data for the Casca I is extremely thin: the only verified UK auction hammer result on record is £230 from a Christie's sale in 1998, so any current value figure today would be speculative. Buyers researching what a Casca I is worth, or how much one sells for, should treat that single historical hammer price as a wholesale data point rather than a current retail guide, and watch specialist saleroom listings for fresh comparables before committing.
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: November 2014
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 340 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_31231) Title: Steinheil Casca I
Description:
in very good condition with Culminar 2.8/5cm no.509066 Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 250 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17719) Title: Steinheil Casca I
Description:
Casca I with original synchronisation, (shutter needs attention), Culminar 2.8/5cm no.510832, original everready case Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17717) Title: Steinheil Casca I
Description:
first Casca in good cosmetic condition with Culminar 2.8/5cm no.506685 Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 300 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 250 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17718) Title: Steinheil Casca I
Description:
first model Casca with Culminar 2.8/5cm no.509690 (shutter needs attention), original everready case Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17716) Title: Steinheil Casca I Pre-Series
Description:
pre-series Casca in original condition, some details different to the later production models (without 'A' engraving, 4-digit serial number, counter, syn. etc.), Culminar 2.8/5cm VL no.506343 with black front, shutter needs service, everready case Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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| May 1998 | £230 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 217) Title: Casca no. 53485
Description:
Casca no. 53485 Estimate: £20 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Steinheil Casca I worth today?
There is only one verified UK auction record in our data — a £230 hammer price at Christie's in 1998 — so a reliable current value cannot be established without further sales.
How much does a Steinheil Casca I sell for at UK auction?
The single recorded saleroom result is £230, but with no recent comparables the live market price is unknown and condition will heavily influence any future result.
Is the Steinheil Casca I a rare camera?
Auction appearances are infrequent in the data available, which suggests limited supply, but rarity alone does not guarantee a high value without active buyer demand.