Leica I, 1930?

[Son of a Leica Man]

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Based on the serial number 47601, am I correct in assuming this is a Leica 1 from 1930? 

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[PG Black nickel]

it is a Leica I luxus, but undoubtedly "replica" Pierre Dubois the specialist of the luxus if he reads this topic will confirm us...if it is a true you are a rich man!!!!

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[a.noctilux]

47 504 is not in the Luxus range

34803

- 34817

Leica I (Elmar + Luxus)

1929

15 ( as our Wiki here )

[jerzy]

indeed, not listed as Luxus, closest Luxus are 48401-48403. But nicely done. Gold plating a bit too shiny. I cannot remember having seen this pattern of lizzard skin on genuine Luxus, but who knows

[farnz]

A gold "Leica" lens cap on a Leitz camera? 

Sure, the cap could be 'after-market' but, as Jerzy points out, the gold plating - particularly on the lens barrel - is too too shiny so I too doubt that it's genuine unfortunately.

Pete.

[jaapv]

1 hour ago, farnz said:

A gold "Leica" lens cap on a Leitz camera? 

Sure, the cap could be 'after-market' but, as Jerzy points out, the gold plating - particularly on the lens barrel - is too too shiny so I too doubt that it's genuine unfortunately.

Pete.

And the condition is too pristine. Still, a breath of fresh air to see a well-executed replica instead of the Ukrainian low-grade fakes.

[pippy]

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Excuse me if I'm reading the OP incorrectly but isn't the question simply whether it is a Leica I? There is no mention of it being a Luxus in the first post.

Philip.

[a.noctilux]

16 minutes ago, pippy said:

Excuse me if I'm reading the OP incorrectly but isn't the question simply whether it is a Leica I? There is no mention of it being a Luxus in the first post.

Philip.

Exact Philip.

Yes it's a Leica I (A ?) from 1930 if we take the serial n° in account.

one of 25,183 of the year 1930 production

gold coated later 🙃

[Anbaric]

Is there anything 'non-Leica' about this apart from the finish and covering? I recently saw something similar on ebay, clearly a genuine (III series) Leica under the gold plating and reptile skin, priced above a normal camera but not remotely in the Luxus range. Is someone doing Luxus-style refinishing as a service? Gold plating isn't in itself an expensive process - the price a genuine Luxus goes for is of course all about rarity, not materials.

Edited April 26, 2021 by Anbaric

[a.noctilux]

I'd like to see, if possible, golden shutter guard ( lost here, as always ! ) 😌

[PG Black nickel]

For me it is really a Leica I A of 1930 on the photograph all that one sees is correct and corresponds to the model I A, it was surely plated thereafter by a rather good craftsman, it is true that the reptile coating is a little too obvious! Often at Westlich they are sold more expensive than the equivalent black model. 

Philippe

[dubois pierre]

 

Effectively a replica with a coating that I have already seen close to paper nothing to do with a real reptile skin. But in a showcase it will have its effect.

Pierre

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[dubois pierre]

Some examples of lizard skin coverings (fake and original).

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