Balda-werk Piccochic (Elmar or Plasmat)
The Balda-werk Piccochic is a compact folding camera from the 1930s, produced by the Dresden-based maker Balda-werk. It was offered with different lens options, including Elmar and Plasmat variants, placing it in the higher-specified end of the small-format folding market when new.
Sales data for the Piccochic is extremely thin: a single UK auction-hammer result from November 2025 stands at £3,000, which gives a reference point rather than a true market range. Because this is a wholesale saleroom figure for one example, today's value for any given Piccochic depends heavily on which lens is fitted and on cosmetic and mechanical condition. Buyers asking what a Piccochic is worth or how much one sells for should treat this single data point as indicative only.
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: November 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 3,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02547) Title: Balda Piccochic with Makro Plasmat 2.7/5cm
Description:
Nice strut-folding camera for 16 exposures 3x4cm on 127 roll film, very rare version with sought-after Meyer Görlitz Makro-Plasmat 2.7/5cm no.504498 mounted in Compur shutter, with leather front lens cap and leather case. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Balda Piccochic worth today?
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £3,000 in late 2025, so the value of any individual example in 2026 will depend on lens variant and condition rather than a settled market price.
How much does a Balda Piccochic sell for at auction?
The only verified UK saleroom price on record is £3,000 hammer, achieved in November 2025; with just one data point there is no reliable price range to quote.
Does the lens choice affect the price of a Piccochic?
Yes. Piccochic bodies were sold with different lenses, and higher-specified options such as the Plasmat typically command a premium over more basic fittings on cameras of this era.