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Ernemann Miniature Klapp

The Ernemann Miniature Klapp is a small-format folding plate camera from the German manufacturer Ernemann of Dresden, dating from the early twentieth century. The word 'Klapp' is German for 'folding', and this model was positioned as a compact, pocketable option within Ernemann's folding range.

At recent UK auction, hammer results for the Miniature Klapp have ranged from roughly £140 to £400, with a median value around £200 based on a small sample of sales. As of today these are wholesale saleroom prices rather than dealer retail, and condition is the dominant variable — bellows integrity, working shutter and clean glass push an example toward the upper end, while rougher bodies sell for less.

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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.

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £35 Special Auction Services
Jun 2022 £138 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 EUR 1,300 Leitz Auction
May 2020 £196 Flints Auctions
Jun 2019 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 480 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 £84 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 180 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 401 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ernemann Miniature Klapp worth today?

UK auction hammer prices have fallen in the £140–£400 range, with a median close to £200. The price you pay depends heavily on bellows and shutter condition.

How much does an Ernemann Miniature Klapp sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results sit between about £140 and £200, while an older 2003 sale reached £401, showing that exceptional examples can achieve a premium.

Is the Ernemann Miniature Klapp a good value collector camera?

For collectors of early German folding plate cameras the price point is modest, but the value depends on finding an example with intact bellows and a functioning shutter, since repair options are limited.

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