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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.

Prices updated: March 2026

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
Nov 2001 £446 Christie's

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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