*Prototype/Gold* Leica Summilux 35MM/1.4 ASPH, #HB-000 Start Price USD 29,999.00 Current Price USD 29,999.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 27, 2008 End Time Monday, October 27, 2008 Location HongKong, ??? See more about '*Prototype/Gold* Leica Summilux 35MM/1.4 ASPH, #HB-000' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0   Leica Summilux 35MM/F1.4 ASPH＋Summicron 50MM/F2 You are bidding a Leica Summilux 35MM/F1.4 ASPH and Summicron 50MM/F2 two lenses, 24k Gold plated.   This is about as RARE as it gets for Leica Lenses. These two lenses are Prototypes made for the Sultan of Brunei when he requested that Leica make him 125 sets of 24 carat Gold 35mm F1.4 Summilux Asph. and 50mm F2 Summicron M. These were acquired from the former Leica CEO/President in Germany. The 35mm F1.4 Asph Summilux is SN#3751000 and also Special SN# HB 000-125. The 50mm F2 Summicron is SN#3884300 with no other markings. The HB are the initials of the Sultan of Brunei. These prototype lenses were the originals made for the President of Leica Germany to present to the Sultan of Brunei. The Sultan later ordered the #125 sets. The Sultan did NOT offer these for sale, they were special gifts to the distinguished guests of the palace, and upon there last night of stay the Two Gold lenses (of the #125 sets the Sultan ordered) were placed upon the nightstand of the guests bed as "gifts from the Sultan". You must have been someone special to get to be a guest of the Sultan, but even more so to receive these lenses. The lenses are 24 Gold plated unlike any other Leica gold lens. The lens is completely covered in Gold, including the lens mount and focus ring! Not to mention the screws that hold the mount are also 24 Carat Gold plated!!　The Sultan requested that the lenses must be entirely 24 Carat Gold as much as possible.　Previous Gold lenses had rubber focus rings etc..　 Cosmetic: 9.8/10 *in MINT+ condition* Optic/Glass:NO scratches, NO haze, NO fungus, Very clean and clear! Mechanical Problem: None Auction Includes: lenses, lens caps, lens hood. Here are the pictures of the ture item.   About me and my shop   I am a PLATINUM Power Seller  and ID/PAYPAL verified, Please read my feedbacks and Bid with confidence. Please review my ebay shop   (WWW*DIGIFAN*CN), there are MORE GREAT items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!!     Shipping Information Shipping & Handling charges is 50US$ via FEDEX or EMS w/tracking number. 1-5 DAYS delivery to worldwide! Insurance is option and is only provided if you choose to ship with EMS service and the cost will be 1% of the declared value of the item. FREE shipping within China, including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. We'll gladly combine shipping to help you save money. The cost will be the highest shipping fee of all items + 30% of the shipping fee of each additional item. We are willing to declare it as gift at lower price to help you clear custom. So you maybe tax free. But, if you are not lucky to be charged tax, we do not cover that fee. Payment Policy We'll accept paypal (echeck prefer) and bank transfer only. Return Policy We try our best to describe the item as accurately as possible.  If an item is not described properly, please contact us within 7 days of receiving the item for return arrangement.  Refund will be in the form of all your payment back, but no more.   Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!