Berning Robot Royal II
The Berning Robot Royal II is a 35mm spring-wound viewfinder camera produced by Otto Berning & Co. of Schwelm, Germany, part of the Robot family of clockwork-driven cameras developed for rapid sequential shooting.
Auction data for the Robot Royal II is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £352 from 2002 is the only record we hold, so today's value should be treated as indicative rather than a market median. As with most Robot bodies, hammer prices at UK auction (wholesale levels, before commission) are highly condition-sensitive, and a working spring motor with clean optics is what the price tracks.
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: February 2002
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Feb 2002 | £352 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 241) Title: Robot Royal 36 Model II no. 139111
Description:
Robot Royal 36 Model II no. 139111 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Berning Robot Royal II worth today?
On the limited evidence available, one UK auction hammer result of £352 has been recorded, so a clean, functional example sells for around that figure at saleroom level, with condition and working spring motor driving most of the variation in price.
How much does a Berning Robot Royal II sell for at auction?
The only UK auction sale in our records achieved a hammer price of £352, but with just one data point the realistic value range cannot be tightly defined.
Is the Robot Royal II a collectible camera?
Yes — Robot spring-wound 35mm cameras have a dedicated collector following, and the Royal II in particular is sought by buyers focused on German clockwork-drive bodies.