Bellieni Jumelle 'Nancy'
The Bellieni Jumelle "Nancy" is an early French stereoscopic jumelle-style plate camera, named after the city of Nancy where Bellieni was based. Bodies of this binocular pattern were produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for the small-plate amateur market.
Sales evidence is thin: a single UK auction record from October 2019 shows a hammer price of £3,480, which sits well above the level typical jumelle cameras of the period sell for at saleroom level. Because that figure is a wholesale auction result rather than a retail or dealer asking price, today it should be treated as an indicative ceiling for an exceptional example rather than a reliable median value.
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: October 2019
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Oct 2019 | £3,480 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 434) Title: A Bellieni 'Nancy' Stereo 9x18cm Folding Mahogany Camera
Description:
1892, with Aplanat f/11 100mm lenses, body, VG, guillotine shutter sticking, lenses, F-G, some marks, complete with brass lens caps and slide-on |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bellieni Jumelle "Nancy" worth today?
On the only UK auction record available, one example sold for £3,480 hammer in 2019; with just a single data point the true market value today is uncertain and condition-dependent.
How much does a Bellieni Jumelle "Nancy" sell for at auction?
The recorded sale price is £3,480, but a single result is not enough to establish a reliable range, and lesser examples would be expected to sell for considerably less.
Why does the Bellieni Jumelle "Nancy" command this kind of price?
Its value reflects scarcity and collector interest in early French stereoscopic jumelle cameras rather than usability, since plates and service support are no longer available.