Foth Folding rollfilm camera, Deluxe
The Foth Folding Rollfilm Camera, Deluxe is a folding rollfilm camera produced by the German maker Foth, a Berlin-based manufacturer active in the interwar period. As a deluxe-grade folder, it was positioned above the firm's plainer rollfilm models when new.
Auction data for this specific Deluxe folder is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result on file from 1999 stands at £138, which gives only a historical reference point rather than a current price guide. Today in 2026 there is not enough recent activity at auction-hammer level to state a reliable range or median value, and any sale would be highly condition-sensitive — bellows integrity, shutter function and lens clarity will drive what a clean example sells for.
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 1999
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| Nov 1999 | £138 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 482) Title: Deluxe camera
Description:
Deluxe camera Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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| Jul 1998 | £207 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 383) Title: Foth deluxe camera
Description:
Foth deluxe camera Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Foth Folding Rollfilm Camera, Deluxe worth today?
There is only one recorded UK auction hammer result on file (£138, from 1999), so a reliable current value cannot be quoted; condition and completeness would drive any present-day price.
How much does a Foth Deluxe folding rollfilm camera sell for at auction?
Recorded saleroom activity is too sparse to give a current range; the only logged hammer price is £138, and that figure is now decades old.
Is the Foth Deluxe folder a good buyer's camera?
It can be, if the bellows, shutter and lens all check out — but parts and service are scarce, so the price you pay should reflect working condition rather than cosmetic appeal alone.