08-23-200808-23-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2419
August 23, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Leica IIIc Luftwaffen Camera No. 375858

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$1,600$1,600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2419Location: BoltonDate / Time: August 23, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Leica IIIc Luftwaffen Camera No. 375858, chrome, engraved Luftwaffen-Eigentum on back and FI. No. 38079 on top-plate, red shutter-blind, with a Leitz Summitar f/2 5cm lens no. 585806, in maker's ever ready case.

Note: 1941-42. Accompanied by an USFET (United States Forces European Theater) certificate dated August 12, 1945, stating that Alfred S. Resendes has been authorized to retain Leica Camera No. 37858, Summitar lens No. 585806, and three other lenses (not present).
Condition: 4B(ii).
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Overall fair, usual light / moderate wear to top, base and controls, small ding on top-plate, shutter curtain creased but functioning, synch on front,

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Alfred S. Resendes