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 realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: March 2007
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Mar 2007 | £288 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 432) Title: Tropical Hand Camera
Description:
Tropical Hand Camera Estimate: £180 - £250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bülter & Stammer Tropenkamera worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price is £288 from a 2007 Christie's sale, so a precise current value cannot be stated with confidence from the available data.
How much does a Bülter & Stammer Tropenkamera sell for at auction?
On the single available data point the price was £288 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium; condition, completeness and the originality of the lens will drive any current result well above or below that figure.