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Voigtlander& Sohn Brillant (sheet metal)

The Voigtländer Brillant (sheet metal) is a medium-format pseudo-TLR roll-film camera introduced in the 1930s, using 120 film to produce 6×6cm negatives. The sheet-metal body version was the budget construction of the Brillant line, aimed at amateur snapshooters rather than serious enthusiasts.

With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £30 in 2024, the Brillant (sheet metal) sells for modest sums today and its value sits firmly in the entry-level vintage bracket. Hammer prices at saleroom level reflect its status as a simple amateur camera, and the price a buyer is worth paying is highly condition-dependent given the thin metal shell is prone to dents and corrosion.

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
Sep 2025 £19 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £30 Special Auction Services
May 2010 EUR 160 Leitz Auction