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This expertise of Wetzlar Camera Auctions GmbH provides the prerequisites for valuing and describing high-quality collector's items from the field of classic photo cameras and thus marketing them by means of special auctions.With our experts Lars Netopil and Jo Geier, these competences have now been bundled to offer the best possible quality in all respects of the auction, both to buyers and sellers.Our auction house is based in Wetzlar - the birthplace of the Leica camera.Jo Geier has more than 10 years of experience in the field of Photographica Auctions and also has a broad and in-depth knowledge of equipment from all manufacturers.For more than 30 years, Lars Netopil has been one of the few experts in the world to be considered as absolutely competent in questions regarding the history of the Leica camera. It was a parallel development to the Leitz Telyt 800 mm f/6.3, which was launched in 1972. When is the next auction? The auction business always has a slightly sleazy feel to it. With three major auctions falling within a 2 week period, it would be nice if Wetzlar/Westlicht/Rahn combined into a single auction at a different time than Tamakin. 'Leitz Photographica Auction' does not have the same 'ring' (no pun intended) to it as eBay does not really fill that market requirement, for me anyway. I received an email this afternoon from Lars Netopil about the newly formed Wetzlar Camera Auctions Never offered at auction before!The very first Summicron, delivered on 31st of October 1952 to Alfred Boch, head of the former Leitz agency in New York. I wonder how long they will use the Westlicht name? Time will tell whether these matters are related, I suppose. It did catch my eye with its nice enamel and what seems to be strong construction. Very rare NO-NAME variant of the TSVVS in nickel plated finish, 1949/50 - only very few cameras of this version are known to exist - a rare piece from our selection of Leica copies at our coming auction on October 10th 2020 in Wetzlar! Each signed "Schäfer", as well as each sheet countersigned by Oskar Barnack. Wits its plunger operated film advance it was constructed in the years 1938 to 1940 and produced only in a few sample units. Make Offer - Leica DBP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Camera, f=5cm, 1:3.5, in leather case, Nr821465 Leica DBP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Camera Nr345992, Leitz Elmar f=9cm 1:4 Lens $550.00 The only Westlicht Auction which I have attended in person was the 100th Anniversary auction (for Leica items only) held in Wetzlar in what is now the staff canteen for the Leica AG factory. Consignments of high-class collectibles or even entire collections are now accepted. This year I paid 25%. Check also the Leica camera auction at Catawiki. The lens is pictured in the first Leitz New York Summicron brochure "The new Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 lens" of May 1953. One never feels that there is a concern for the buyer. DHL Express enters the US through Cincinnati; UPS seems now to be entering the US through Louisville; the last FedEx packages I received internationally entered through New York and were always a day late. There is now a hotel and a building which will contain the museum and which also contains large meeting rooms, very suitable for holding auctions, plus storage facilities. Consignments of high-class collectibles or even entire collections are now accepted. The first auction is planned for October 2019. While to some, Wetzlar might not appear to be as 'comfortable' a destination as Vienna or Frankfurt, it is only about an hour away from Frankfurt Airport. I believe it is important that the other makes represented in the Westlicht and Rahn Auctions are also supported. It is very difficult to value unusual accessory items at auction as getting a 'track record' for such items is usually impossible. Make Offer - 1939 Leica Ernst Leitz Wetzlar 35mm camera with 5cm 1:2 lens/Made in Germany 1951 Leica D.R.P. Here are some of the Leica items that will be listed in the auction: Leica M3 Bundeseigentum in olive paint finish, 1958 - an early double stroke version, unusually located within the 916.xxx serial numbers as a single issue […] I have bought items in the recent auctions by Tamarkin, Westlicht and Rahn. Lars is involved, as is Jo Geier, formerly of Westlicht/Leica shop in Vienna and now with his own business called 'Mint & Rare'. Moreover they have to populate LeitzPark & the newly built Ernst Leitz Hotel, preferably attracting some well-heeled overseas buyers.