Minox VEF Model Riga Subminiature camera

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Thorsten Pöllath
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Selected by Thorsten Pöllath

Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

Estimate  € 280 - € 330
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Brand VEF, Model Riga (VEF Model Riga), physical condition Very Good, functional condition for parts only.

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VEF Minox Riga (circa 1939) "Made in Latvia" - With Original Lens / For Parts or RestorationDescription: The piece that started the myth of the "Spy Camera." Up for auction is a very rare original Minox Riga from the wartime period, produced in Latvia by VEF. The camera body is made entirely from the typical heavy stainless steel of the era, with the factory original logos and the inscription "Made in Latvia" perfectly legible and sharp. MECHANICAL CONDITION AND TECHNICAL NOTE (Read carefully): The camera is sold as NON-FUNCTIONING, for display use or as an excellent source of rare spare parts. What is present: The valuable original optical group is present and installed (the front and rear lenses appear visually sharp and intact, as in the photo). What is missing: The internal shutter blade is missing. It specifies that the internal mechanics of the subsequent
NO SHIPPING outside the EU.

VEF Minox Riga (circa 1939) "Made in Latvia" - With Original Lens / For Parts or RestorationDescription: The piece that started the myth of the "Spy Camera." Up for auction is a very rare original Minox Riga from the wartime period, produced in Latvia by VEF. The camera body is made entirely from the typical heavy stainless steel of the era, with the factory original logos and the inscription "Made in Latvia" perfectly legible and sharp. MECHANICAL CONDITION AND TECHNICAL NOTE (Read carefully): The camera is sold as NON-FUNCTIONING, for display use or as an excellent source of rare spare parts. What is present: The valuable original optical group is present and installed (the front and rear lenses appear visually sharp and intact, as in the photo). What is missing: The internal shutter blade is missing. It specifies that the internal mechanics of the subsequent
NO SHIPPING outside the EU.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Minox
Model/type nr
VEF Model Riga
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Only for parts
Film type
Minox 16mm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Sold by
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
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