16th Apr, 2025 11:00
Fine Photographica
A Leica M3 Black Paint Rangefinder Body
1965, black, serial no. 1134112, body, F, shutter working, complete with original bill of sale from Kafetz Cameras Ltd, dated February 1966
Notes: This example is from the 7th batch of Leica M3 black cameras produced in 1965. 150 examples were produced with serial numbers starting at 1134001.
Provenance: Purchased new by the current owner (ex-press photographer for the Sunday Times) from Kafetz Cameras LTD, 234 Baker Street, London, N.W.1 in 1960. The bill of sale included is dated February 1966, three months after this camera was produced at Wetzlar.
Sold for £20,000
Result plus buyers premium
1965, black, serial no. 1134112, body, F, shutter working, complete with original bill of sale from Kafetz Cameras Ltd, dated February 1966
Notes: This example is from the 7th batch of Leica M3 black cameras produced in 1965. 150 examples were produced with serial numbers starting at 1134001.
Provenance: Purchased new by the current owner (ex-press photographer for the Sunday Times) from Kafetz Cameras LTD, 234 Baker Street, London, N.W.1 in 1960. The bill of sale included is dated February 1966, three months after this camera was produced at Wetzlar.
Auction: Fine Photographica, 16th Apr, 2025
