Carl Zeiss Jena Stereo Palmos
The Stereo Palmos is an early 20th-century stereo plate camera produced under the Carl Zeiss Jena name. As a stereo-format camera, it exposed paired images on glass plates for viewing as three-dimensional pairs.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Stereo Palmos sit in a narrow band, with recorded results of £110 and £160 — wholesale saleroom levels rather than retail asking prices. With only a handful of data points, what a Stereo Palmos is worth today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness of the plate holders, and shutter function.
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.
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| Mar 2023 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 286) Title: A Carl Zeiss Jena Stereo Palmos Camera and a Rittreck SLR Body
Description:
comprising a Stereo Palmos quarter plate folding camera with a single Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar f/4.5 15cm lens and a MKK Rittreck medium format SLR |
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| Nov 2005 | £156 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 474) Title: Stereo-Palmos no. 5505
Description:
Stereo-Palmos no. 5505 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Zeiss Jena Stereo Palmos worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results price the Stereo Palmos at roughly £110 to £160, though the small sample size means individual examples can sell for more or less depending on condition.
How much does a Stereo Palmos sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK saleroom results are £106 and £156, giving a working value range around £110–£160 before buyer's premium.
What affects the price of a Stereo Palmos?
Bellows integrity, shutter accuracy on both sides of the stereo pair, lens clarity, and the presence of original plate holders and case are the main factors that move the value up or down.