Bertsch Chambre Microscopique (replica)
The Bertsch Chambre Microscopique is a replica of an early French camera design from the mid-19th century, built in the form factor of a small box camera intended for close-up and microscopic photographic work. As a replica rather than an original period example, it is a collector's display piece reproducing the appearance of the historical instrument.
Replica examples are scarce at saleroom level: the only verified UK auction record on file is a single hammer result of £750 in November 2019, so any current value sits around that figure rather than a tested range. With just one data point, the price a Bertsch Chambre Microscopique replica sells for today is heavily dependent on the individual lot's presentation, provenance and which bidders happen to be in the room.
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 2019
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 750 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37536) Title: De Bertsch Chambre Microscopique replica
Description:
very well made replica of the famous 1860 Chambre Microscopique (one of the first miniature cameras made), all dimensions are conform with the original camera, in very good condition, with lens cap, three bottles (one bottle neck cracked), glass plates and case for the outfit Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bertsch Chambre Microscopique replica worth?
The single verified UK auction sale on record sold for £750 hammer in 2019, which is the only concrete value reference available for this replica.
How much does a Bertsch Chambre Microscopique replica sell for at auction?
On the limited evidence available, a price near £750 is the only documented hammer result, but with so few sales the realised price on any given day can vary significantly.
Is this an original camera or a reproduction?
This listing covers the replica version, a later reproduction of the historical Bertsch design rather than an original 19th-century instrument, and it should be valued and described accordingly.