Wirgin Gewir
The Wirgin Gewir is a vintage camera from the German maker Wirgin. Detailed factory specifications are not included in the data supplied here, so this page focuses on what the UK auction market shows for the model.
Auction data for the Wirgin Gewir is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from April 2023 records a price of £80, which is the only reference point available for what this camera is currently worth. With just one data point, that figure should be read as indicative rather than a true median, and condition, completeness and working order will move the price materially in 2026. Buyers searching for what a Wirgin Gewir sells for today should treat £80 as a wholesale auction-hammer benchmark rather than a retail value.
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: April 2023
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| Apr 2023 | £80 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 125) Title: A Wirgin Gewir Folding Plate Camera
Description:
A Wirgin Gewir Folding Plate Camera, 6.5 x 9cm, with Deckel Compur shutter, shutter sluggish on 1 second, with rise and shift movement, body F, wear |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 450 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36589) Title: Wirgin Gewir Speed Camera
Description:
special version of the 6.5x9cm Gewir with fast Hermagis Hellynx 2.9/105mm no.276874, originally modified folding bed to accommodate large lens, with rollfilm back, 6 film holders and leather case for the set Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Wirgin Gewir worth?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Wirgin Gewir achieved a hammer price of £80 in April 2023; with only one verified sale, this is the best current reference for its value.
How much does a Wirgin Gewir sell for at auction?
The single UK auction hammer result on file is £80, which sets the price expectation for a comparable example today, before buyer's premium.
Is the Wirgin Gewir a common camera at UK auctions?
No — sales history is sparse, with just one recorded UK auction result, so opportunities to buy or benchmark value are infrequent.