Voigtlander& Sohn Vitessa (Type 125) Dummy
The Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 125) Dummy is a non-functional display version of the Vitessa folding 35mm rangefinder camera, used historically by dealers as a shop-window or counter prop. As a dummy it carries the body styling of the production Vitessa but lacks working internals, which places it firmly in the collector and display-piece category rather than the user-camera market.
Sales data for this dummy is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from November 2020 stands at £320, and as of today that remains the only reference point for what one is worth. With just one wholesale saleroom price on record, any current valuation is indicative only — clean, complete examples with original branding intact tend to sell for the most, while scuffed or incomplete bodies fetch less.
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 2020
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 320 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38550) Title: Voigtländer Vitessa dummy
Description:
a quite rare, original dummy Vitessa, engraved on the base with 'Attrappe Dummy Factice', with Ultron 2/50mm no.3361677, excellent condition Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 313 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23886) Title: Voigtländer Vitessa (125) dummy
Description:
rare dummy camera, first type Vitessa with Ultron 2/50 no.3360285 engraved "Attrappe Dummy Factice" on baseplate Estimate: EUR 1,953 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Voigtländer Vitessa (Type 125) Dummy worth today?
Based on the only recorded UK auction hammer result, a Vitessa Type 125 dummy sold for £320 in late 2020; with no further sales on file, that figure is the best available reference for its value.
How much does a Vitessa Type 125 Dummy sell for at auction?
The single documented saleroom price is £320, and similar examples would likely sell for a price in that region depending on condition and completeness.
Is the Vitessa Type 125 Dummy a working camera?
No — a dummy is a display body without functional shutter or film transport, so it is collected as a shop-display item rather than used for photography.