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live November 21 | 11:00 AM
OstLicht Photo Auction

18 - Nippon Camera Works | Nicca Type-3 + Nikkor 3.5/5cm

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€800

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Estimation

€1,400 - 1,800

Sale fees

27%

Nippon Camera Works | Nicca Type-3 + Nikkor 3.5/5cm Estimate: €1,400–1,800 Year: 1948 Serial No.: 23258 Condition: B English: A very early Nicca Type-3 manufactured by Nippon Camera Works Ltd., Tokyo. The camera belongs to the earliest 23xxx production group and already features the characteristic diopter adjustment around the rangefinder eyepiece, one of the distinguishing features of the Type-3. Fitted with an exceptionally early, original collapsible Nippon Kogaku Tokyo Nikkor-Q.C 1:3.5 f=5 cm no. 610430, in an M39 screw mount with a Tokyo cap. The lens belongs to the earliest postwar Nikkor production within the documented 610xxx series. In fine, working condition. German: Very early Nicca Type-3 from Nippon Camera Works Ltd., Tokyo. The camera belongs to the earliest production batch with serial numbers in the 23xxx range and already features the characteristic diopter adjustment on the rangefinder eyepiece, one of the typical features of the Type-3. With an exceptionally early original retractable Nippon Kogaku Tokyo Nikkor-Q.C 1:3.5 f=5cm No. 610430 with an M39 screw mount and a Tokyo lens cap. Within the documented 610xxx series, this lens is among the earliest postwar Nikkor lenses. In very nice, fully functional original condition.

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Auction details

OstLicht Camera Auction: Fall 2026
Saturday, November 21
11:00 AM
Absberggasse 27
1100 Vienna, Austria

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OstLicht Photo Auction +43 6 64 20 11 850 coeln@ostlicht.org
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 2,000 lots published

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