The next Westlicht camera auction will take place on November 22, 2014. Here are the most interesting Leica cameras that will be part of the auction:
Leica IIIf black ‘Swedish Army’
Year: 1956
Sn. 822957
Estimate: EUR 50,000 – 60,000
Only 100 cameras with special black Elmar 3.5/5cm were manufactured for the Swedish military, they were winterized to enable them to function in Arctic conditions. This camera is in very fine, 100% original, never restored condition with matching black Elmar 3.5/5cm no.1427187, cap, black ever-ready case. Military inventory hand engravings on back of top plate and base plate. The IIIf black is not only one of the top collectors items, but also one of the most attractive military Leicas ever!
Leica MP chrome
Year: 1957
Sn. MP-375
Estimate: EUR 50,000 – 60,000
Original MP in beautiful and perfect working order, clean finder and shutter, with Leicavit MP, matching chassis number inside the camera
Leica MP black paint
Year: 1957
Sn. MP-24
E Estimate EUR 150,000 – 180,000
Original and very rare black paint MP with patina of professional use, in perfect working order, matching chassis number inside the camera, with black Leicavit MP.