Schmitz & Thienemann Patent-Sport-Reflex
The Schmitz & Thienemann Patent-Sport-Reflex is a reflex-style camera produced by the German maker Schmitz & Thienemann. It is encountered today as a collector's item rather than a working photographic tool, with interest centred on its rarity and historical position among early German reflex designs.
Auction evidence for the Patent-Sport-Reflex is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £313 from November 2003 is the only data point available, so a meaningful current price range cannot be established for 2026. Buyers asking what a Patent-Sport-Reflex is worth today should treat that figure as a historical reference only, since condition, completeness and the small number of surviving examples will drive what any given camera sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 313 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22443) Title: Schmitz & Thienemann Patent-Sport-Reflex
Description:
6.5x9cm, lederbezogenes Holzgehäuse, Objektiv Trioplan 1:3.8 f=10.5cm, sehr selten Estimate: EUR 19,310 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Schmitz & Thienemann Patent-Sport-Reflex sell for?
The only recorded UK auction hammer result in our data is £313 from November 2003; with no recent sales, a current market price cannot be reliably quoted.
What is a Patent-Sport-Reflex worth today?
Its value depends almost entirely on condition and completeness, and because comparable sales are absent, any figure beyond the 2003 hammer price of £313 would be speculative.
Is the Patent-Sport-Reflex a rare camera?
Yes — it appears very infrequently at auction, which is why pricing data is sparse and each sale tends to be treated on its own merits.