Lot 308
  • 308

Leica

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE LIMITED EDITION CAMERA, MADE TO CELEBRATE THE RE-ENTER OF LEICA CAMERA INTO THE CHINA MARKET IN 1995M6 GOLD DRAGON NO 188/300 CASE 2169730 LENS E39 3700188 MANUFACTURED IN 1995
  • width 13.8 cm, height 7.7 cm
• Summicron-M f/2 50mm lens • die-cast aluminium body in titanium finish with Karung snake leather covering, top cover with Gold Dragon engraving • case and lens signed and numbered • made in Germany

Condition

The camera is in an unusued condition. Please note it has not been tested. The locking bar for the presentation box is missing.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Catalogue Note

With Leica original rosewood Chinese design presentation box, certificate of authenticity, warranty card, strap and instructions manual.

To commemorate the re-enter of Leica Camera into the China market, the Schmidt Group of Companies specially requested Leica Camera GmbH of Germay to release this special series of Leica M6 Gold Dragon camera set in 1995 in a limited edition of 300.