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Contessa Miroflex

The Contessa Miroflex is an early 20th-century German plate camera. It belongs to the single-lens reflex category of folding/box-form plate cameras that preceded the roll-film era.

With only two UK auction hammer results on record (wholesale saleroom prices, excluding commissions), the Miroflex has sold for between £180 and £340, and as of today in 2026 this thin data set gives a midpoint worth around £260. Because so few examples have come to market, any single sale can shift what a Miroflex sells for, and condition of the bellows, shutter and ground-glass focusing screen drives most of the price variation.

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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: November 2011

Date Price Source
Nov 2011 EUR 340 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 180 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 157 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Contessa Miroflex worth today?

Based on the two UK auction records available, a Miroflex has sold at hammer for between £180 and £340, suggesting a current value in roughly that bracket depending on condition and completeness.

How much does a Contessa Miroflex sell for at auction?

Recorded hammer prices are £180 and £340, so typical saleroom results sit in the low-to-mid hundreds of pounds, with clean, working examples pushing toward the upper end of that range.

What affects the price of a Miroflex?

Bellows condition, a functioning focal-plane shutter, clear optics and the presence of original plate holders are the main factors that determine what collectors will pay.

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