Balda-werk Baldaxette I
The Baldaxette I is a folding roll-film camera produced by Balda-Werk of Dresden, a German maker active in the 1930s era of medium-format folders. It was positioned as a compact bellows camera for amateur photographers seeking a pocketable rangefinder-style folder.
Auction data for the Baldaxette I is thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from 2004 fetched £333 at hammer, which gives only a rough indication of what the model is worth today rather than a reliable current price. With just one data point, buyers in 2026 should treat that figure as historical context and watch live listings to gauge what comparable examples sell for now.
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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 186) Title: A Balda Baldaxette I Folding Medium Format Camera
Description:
black, body G with heavy brassing, opens and folds correctly, shutter works, RF works. |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 333 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_23912) Title: Balda Baldaxette I
Description:
4.5x6cm, Tessar 2.8/8cm in Compur shutter, rare Balda with coupled rangefinder Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Baldaxette I worth today?
Auction evidence is limited to one UK hammer result of £333 from 2004, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted; condition of the bellows, shutter and lens will drive whatever price a clean example sells for.
How much does a Baldaxette I sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction record on file is £333 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium, achieved in 2004.
Is the Baldaxette I a good buyer's camera?
As a pre-war folding camera its price depends heavily on working condition; budget for a possible bellows replacement and a shutter service when assessing value.