Leitz Auction
Leica M2 chrome Betriebskamera
Estimate
€12,000.00 – 14,000
€12,000.00 – 14,000
This item is subject to margin scheme taxation and the premium is 24% if it remains in the EU. For shipments to a third country (outside the EU), the premium is 20%.
Bidding for this Auction
starts on October 29th.
starts on October 29th.
serial number
M2-2015
Condition
B+
Manufacture Year
c.1958
Product number
A03654
Very rare Leica M2 Betriebskamera (for intern use only), in good, original condition, top plate engraved 'Betriebsk. M2–2015', with body cap. By the end of the 1950s, Leitz Wetzlar had about 7,000 employees. Leica cameras were used also internally in various departments, where cameras were needed, and there was a well-organised camera lending service for temporary private use, as a courtesy to those members of the company, who couldn’t or didn’t want to afford a Leica camera. After the war, the term “Betriebskamera” was used, beginning with Leica model IIIc. Not only in total sales, but also for internal use, the number of Leica M2 cameras was much less than of the M3 in proportion. A maximum of 82 Leica M2 “Betriebsk.” cameras were completed, beginning with no. 2001.