Contessa Deckrullo Nettel Telephoto
The Contessa-Nettel Deckrullo Nettel Telephoto is a folding plate camera produced in Germany in the early 20th century, before Contessa-Nettel merged into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It uses a focal-plane shutter and was offered in a configuration aimed at telephoto work on sheet film or plates.
Auction data for this model is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom result is a single hammer price of £420 from 2007, so a current market range cannot be reliably stated for 2026. Buyers asking what a Deckrullo Nettel Telephoto is worth today should treat that figure as a historical reference point rather than a guide to what the camera now sells for, and watch live auction listings for fresh comparables.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: May 2007
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| May 2007 | EUR 420 | £286 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15993) Title: Contessa Nettel Deckrullo-Nettel
Description:
10x15cm, telephoto version, leather covered wood body, black leather bellows and matching extension bellows with Busch Bis-Telar Ser.II 7.5/340mm telephoto lens, very rare! Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 600 | £416 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22769) Title: Contessa Nettel Deckrullo-Nettel (telephoto)
Description:
10x15cm, schwarzer Lederbalgen, Emil Busch Bis-Telar Ser.II 7,5/340mm Teleobjektiv, sehr seltene Kamera ! Estimate: EUR 1,920 - EUR 114,520 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Contessa-Nettel Deckrullo Nettel Telephoto worth?
Recorded UK auction evidence is limited to a single hammer price of £420, so any current value should be confirmed against fresh sales rather than treated as a firm market price.
How much does a Deckrullo Nettel Telephoto sell for at auction?
With only one verified UK saleroom result on file (£420 hammer, excluding commission), there is not enough data to quote a reliable price range for this model.
What should I check before buying one?
Focus on the focal-plane shutter curtain for light leaks, the bellows and leather for condition, and confirm that plate holders and ground glass are included, as replacements are difficult to source.