5th Jun, 2024 13:00

OSTLICHT CAMERA AUCTION SPRING 2024

 
  Lot 74
 

Leica M3 Nr. 700003 'Willi Stein'

Estimate
€150,000 - €170,000
 

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Lot details

Start price: €80.000

Estimate: € 150.000 – 170.000

SN: 700003
Year: 1953
Condition: A/B

English:

The sensational discovery of the 3rd Leica M3 camera produced! M3 no.700003 was given to Willi Stein, the chief designer of Leitz and inventor of the M3 on October 9th, 1953. On February 8th, 1954 the camera came back for repair. At this point, the camera received the chassis with no.1950. The camera is since untouched and original with all the very early features, the shutter crate engraved '700003'. It is in near mint and perfect working condition. It was never sold in auction before.

 

Deutsch:

Die sensationelle Entdeckung der dritten Leica M3! Kamera Nr.700003 wurde am 9. Oktober 1953 an Willi Stein, dem Chefdesigner von Leitz und Erfinder der M3, übergeben. Am 8. Februar 1954 kam die Kamera zur Reparatur zurück. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt erhielt die Kamera das Chassis mit der Nr.1950. Die Kamera ist seitdem unberührt und original mit allen sehr frühen Merkmalen, Innen graviert mit '700003'. Sie befindet sich in einem fast neuwertigen und perfekt funktionierenden Zustand. Sie wurde zuvor nie auf einer Auktion verkauft.

 

Auction: OSTLICHT CAMERA AUCTION SPRING 2024, 5th Jun, 2024

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