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Contessa Deckrullo Nettel

The Contessa Deckrullo Nettel is a folding plate camera produced in the early twentieth century, equipped with a focal-plane shutter and typically used with sheet-film or plate backs. It originated from the Nettel Kamerawerk lineage that was absorbed into Contessa-Nettel, and was positioned as a professional-grade press and field camera when new.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Deckrullo Nettel have spanned roughly £150 to £600, with a median around £440 — wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail. The spread is wide because condition of the cloth focal-plane shutter, bellows and any fitted lens drives value; as of today in 2026 a complete, working example sells for materially more than a shutter-tattered body, and buyers should treat the figures here as guidance to what the camera is worth on the secondary market.

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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: June 2024

Date Price Source
Jun 2024 £44 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £84 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 500 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 440 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 100 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 160 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 145 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Contessa Deckrullo Nettel worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Deckrullo Nettel is typically worth between £150 and £600, with a recent median value around £440 depending on shutter condition and completeness.

How much does a Deckrullo Nettel sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show the camera sells for as little as £145 for rougher examples and up to £600 for clean, complete ones, so the price you pay scales closely with condition.

What affects the value of a Deckrullo Nettel?

The biggest value drivers are the integrity of the focal-plane shutter and bellows, and whether the original lens and plate holders are included; missing or damaged components sharply reduce the price.

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