29th May, 2025 9:30
A Lecia IIIc camera body, circa 1950, in a fitted brown leather Leitz carry bag, the camera numbered 489716, together with two Leitz Wetzlar lens, f=9cm 1:4, serial number 808456 and f=135cm 1:4/5, serial number 440667, assorted light filters and related accessories, with Leica instruction booklet.
Sold for £520
Condition Report
Shutter speed mechanism requires servicing, as this can stick in operation. Clear viewfinder and case in good condition commensurate with age. Aperture dial on the Elmar 5cm 1:3.5 lens is very stiff. Summaron 3,5cm 1:3,5 lens focus is stuck, otherwise in good condition. Hektor 13,5 cm 1:4.5 lens somewhat misty, some wear to the black finish. Elmar 9cm 1:4 lens in good condition with some slight wear. Universal adjustable viewfinder with some wear to the black finish. Also a spare film spool, Summitar folding lens hood, orange, red, and two yellow filters
A Lecia IIIc camera body, circa 1950, in a fitted brown leather Leitz carry bag, the camera numbered 489716, together with two Leitz Wetzlar lens, f=9cm 1:4, serial number 808456 and f=135cm 1:4/5, serial number 440667, assorted light filters and related accessories, with Leica instruction booklet.
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