Certo Damen-Kamera
The Certo Damen-Kamera is an early-20th-century compact camera produced by the German maker Certo, marketed as a small-format camera aimed at female users (its name translates as "Ladies' Camera"). It is a niche collector item rather than a mainstream model.
Sales data for the Damen-Kamera is extremely thin: only one UK auction hammer result is on record, a 2009 sale at £7,500. Because that figure reflects a single wholesale saleroom result from many years ago, today's value, price and what a comparable example would sell for can only be inferred broadly, and condition, completeness and provenance would heavily influence any current outcome.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | EUR 24,000 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35560) Title: Certo Damen-Kamera
Description:
extremely rare ladies handbag camera for plates 6x9cm, lyre-shaped body covered in brown alligator skin, nickel trim, original green bellows, in very good original condition, chain - the unique designed camera was also sold by Lancaster as 'Gem Camera' and by Hesekiel as 'Pompadour' - only about six of these cameras are known to exist - see the following lot for the same type camera in a different version Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| Jun 2017 | EUR 7,000 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35563) Title: Certo Damen-Kamera
Description:
extremely rare ladies handbag camera for plates 6x9cm, lyre-shaped body covered in black alligator skin, nickel trim, black version with black bellows, in very good original condition, Certomat F:8 lens, chain Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| Dec 2009 | EUR 7,500 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19490) Title: Certo Damen-Kamera
Description:
extremely rare ladies handbag camera for plates 6x9cm, lyre-shaped body covered in alligator skin, nickel trim, original green bellows, in good condition, only about 5 cameras are known to exist Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
| May 2005 | EUR 11,500 | Leitz Auction | |
|
Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24786) Title: Certo Damen-Kamera
Description:
extremely rare ladies handbag camera for plates 6x9cm, lyre-shaped body covered in alligator skin, nickel trim, original green bellows, in very good condition (some slight restauration around the lens), also included: an Art-deco case with mirror Estimate: EUR 14,000 - EUR 16,000 |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
Frequently asked questions
What is a Certo Damen-Kamera worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price is £7,500 from 2009; with no recent comparables, current value is uncertain and condition-dependent.
How much does a Certo Damen-Kamera sell for at auction?
Based on the single available data point, one example fetched £7,500 at UK auction, but the sample size is too small to establish a reliable price range.
Why is the Certo Damen-Kamera so rare?
It was a niche model aimed at a specific market segment and seldom appears in public sales, which is why verified price evidence is limited.