Ernemann Bob (Spy Camera)
The Ernemann Bob (Spy Camera) is an early 20th-century camera produced by the Dresden-based maker Ernemann, sold under the company's broader Bob line of folding plate cameras. As a niche, lower-volume model it surfaces only occasionally on the collector market.
Auction evidence for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result from July 2001 sold for £164, and no recent sales are available to establish a current value or median. With only one historic data point, today's worth is hard to pin down, and any price a buyer pays will depend heavily on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day.
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 | |
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| Jul 2001 | £164 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 240) Title: Bob hand camera no. 3808
Description:
Bob hand camera no. 3808 Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ernemann Bob (Spy Camera) worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price in the supplied data is £164 from 2001, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted; recent comparable sales would be needed to confirm what one sells for today.
How much does an Ernemann Bob (Spy Camera) sell for at auction?
On the single available UK saleroom record the price achieved was £164 at hammer, but with no further sales it is not possible to give a meaningful range or median.
Is the Ernemann Bob (Spy Camera) a collectible camera?
It is a scarce early Ernemann model that appeals primarily to specialist collectors of pre-war German cameras, and its value tends to track condition and completeness rather than headline features.