VOIGTLÄNDER VITO IIa — BICENTENNIAL JUBILEE SET 1756–1956
Complete original commemorative set — Mint box — a true collector's time capsule.
THE JUBILEE SET
In 1956, Voigtländer — the oldest optical manufacturer in the world,
founded in Vienna in 1756 — celebrated its 200th anniversary.
To mark the occasion, a special commemorative presentation box
was created for the Vito IIa, sold exclusively during the
bicentennial year.
This example is a complete, intact bicentennial set in exceptional
preservation. The box appears never to have been used.
JUBILEE BOX
- Original 1956 bicentennial presentation box. ✓
- Voigtländer coat of arms + "1756–1956" bicentennial marking. ✓
- Condition: MINT — rigid structure, colors perfectly preserved.
The box appears unused — exceptional for a 70-year-old item.
- Original user manual included. ✓
CAMERA — Voigtländer Vito IIa (1956)
Condition: Excellent
- Shutter: Prontor-SVS (1s to 1/300s + B) — functional.
- Mechanics: Smooth and fluid.
- Overall condition: Very good.
LENS — Color-Skopar 50mm f/3.5
Condition: Excellent+
- Glass: Clean. No haze, no fungus.
- The Color-Skopar is renowned for its incisive sharpness
and contrast — a benchmark compact lens of the 1950s.
WHY THIS SET
- Complete bicentennial jubilee set — extremely rare to find intact.
- Mint presentation box — appears unused after 70 years.
- Original manual included.
- Voigtländer 1756–1956: 200 years of optical heritage in one box.
- A genuine time capsule — nothing missing.
- Ships from Paris, France — specialist vintage camera dealer.
CONDITION SUMMARY
Camera: Excellent
Color-Skopar: Excellent+ (clean glass)
Jubilee box: MINT ✓
Manual: Present ✓
SHIPPING
Ships from Paris, France.
Japan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured, tracked shipping.
Combined shipping available.
Any questions welcome. Additional photos available on request.
