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Taiyokoki Viscawide 16

The Taiyokoki Viscawide 16 is a Japanese-made panoramic subminiature camera that uses 16mm film to produce wide-format frames. It was sold as a specialist tool for panoramic photography in a pocketable format.

Hammer prices at UK auction for the Viscawide 16 sit around the £290 mark today, based on a single recorded saleroom result of £288 in late 2025. With only one verified hammer figure on file, the wider value range is not yet well established, and outcomes will swing with completeness of the outfit and cosmetic condition.

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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 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £288 Flints Auctions
May 2024 £75 Flints Auctions
Mar 2018 EUR 200 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 220 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 220 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 250 Leitz Auction
May 2005 £156 Christie's
Nov 2003 £117 Christie's
Nov 2002 EUR 250 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Taiyokoki Viscawide 16 worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer data, a Viscawide 16 sold for £288 in November 2025, which is the only verified recent saleroom price on file.

How much does a Viscawide 16 sell for at auction?

Recent evidence points to a price around £290 at hammer, though with only one recorded sale the true market range is not yet reliably defined.

What affects the value of a Viscawide 16?

Working shutter and film transport, clean optics, and the presence of original accessories such as the case and 16mm cassettes are the main factors that affect what a Viscawide 16 sells for.