17th Jun, 2022 12:00

Fine & Rare Cameras

 
  Lot 96
 

A Zeiss Ikon Contax II Rangefinder Camera

1936, black paint, serial no. K59035, with Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar f/2 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 2040533, body, F-G, shutter working, drop impact to base, leather replaced, lens, VG, some light internal haze

Notes: Reportedly a few black Contax II cameras were produced to test the acceptance of the black paint finish. Underneath the sections where the paint is worn, it appears this camera has not been chromed. Only to the top surface it appears a white undercoat has been applied but is not visible anywhere else and crazing is also noticeable around the word 'Contax' on the front. Leather covering not to 'production' standard.

Sold for £1,225

Result plus buyers premium


 

1936, black paint, serial no. K59035, with Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar f/2 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 2040533, body, F-G, shutter working, drop impact to base, leather replaced, lens, VG, some light internal haze

Notes: Reportedly a few black Contax II cameras were produced to test the acceptance of the black paint finish. Underneath the sections where the paint is worn, it appears this camera has not been chromed. Only to the top surface it appears a white undercoat has been applied but is not visible anywhere else and crazing is also noticeable around the word 'Contax' on the front. Leather covering not to 'production' standard.

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