Contessa Steroco
The Contessa Steroco is a stereo camera, designed to expose paired images on film for stereoscopic viewing. It sits within the early-to-mid 20th century tradition of European stereo photography.
Sales data is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2003 saw a Steroco sell for £208, and with no further records the current worth in 2026 cannot be reliably stated. Buyers asking what a Contessa Steroco sells for today should treat that lone figure as a historic data point rather than a current market price, and condition, completeness of the stereo viewer or case, and originality will heavily influence value.
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 2003
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| May 2003 | EUR 167 | £119 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21688) Title: Contessa-Nettel Steroco
Description:
45x107mm, leather covered metal body with a pair of Nettar-Anastigmat f/6.3 5.5cm lenses in a Ibsor shutter Estimate: EUR 1,922 - EUR 507,591 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 188 | £134 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21689) Title: Contessa-Nettel Steroco
Description:
45x107mm, leather covered metal body with magazine and a pair of Doppel-Anastigmat f/4.5 5.5cm lenses, in a Compur shutter Estimate: EUR 1,924 - EUR 519,634 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 208 | £148 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21687) Title: Contessa-Nettel Steroco
Description:
45x107mm, first version, with a pair of Carl Zeiss Tessar f/6.3 5.5cm lenses, in a stereo Ibsor shutter Estimate: EUR 1,920 - EUR 4 |
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| Mar 1999 | £97 | £84 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 249) Title: Steroco no. 674857
Description:
Steroco no. 674857 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Contessa Steroco worth today?
With only one recorded UK auction hammer price of £208 from 2003, a current value cannot be reliably given; condition and completeness will drive any present-day price.
How much does a Contessa Steroco sell for at auction?
The single hammer result on file is £208, achieved at a UK saleroom in 2003, which is wholesale and excludes buyer's premium.
Is the Contessa Steroco a stereo camera?
Yes, the Steroco is a stereo camera intended to capture paired images for stereoscopic viewing.