Voigtlander& Sohn Brillant Bakelite
The Voigtländer Brillant Bakelite is a medium-format box-style roll-film camera with a moulded bakelite body, a format and construction typical of inexpensive European cameras of the 1930s. It was positioned as an entry-level snapshot camera using 120 roll film.
Sales evidence for this model is thin, with only one UK auction-hammer record on file: a single example that sold for £300 in 2006. With just one wholesale saleroom result to reference, today's price, value and what one sells for cannot be reliably stated, and any current worth would need to be confirmed against fresh comparable auction results.
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 2006
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| May 2006 | EUR 300 | £205 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26898) Title: Voigtländer Brillant Bakelit Heliar
Description:
very rare Brillant with Heliar 3.5/7.5cm in Compur-Rapid shutter, in good working condition Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Brillant Bakelite worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a single UK auction record shows one example selling for £300, but with only one data point a reliable current value cannot be quoted.
How much does a Voigtländer Brillant Bakelite sell for at auction?
The only logged UK hammer price for this model is £300, so the price a given example sells for will depend heavily on cosmetic condition and shutter function.
What should I check when buying one?
Inspect the bakelite shell for cracks, confirm the shutter and lens are clean and working, and verify the film transport components are present.