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Bülter & Stammer Tropenkamera (Tropical)

The Bülter & Stammer Tropenkamera is a tropical-bodied plate camera produced in Germany. Tropical cameras of this kind were built with teak or polished hardwood bodies and brass fittings, intended for use in hot, humid climates where standard leather-covered cameras were prone to deterioration.

Auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from Christie's in 2007 sold for £288, which represents a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. With only one data point, today's value is difficult to fix with confidence, and what a Bülter & Stammer Tropenkamera sells for in the current market depends heavily on body condition, completeness of the original lens and shutter, and the presence of plate holders.

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.

Date Price Source
Mar 2007 £288 Christie's