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Goerz Westentaschen Tenax (Vest Pocket Camera)

The Goerz Westentaschen Tenax, also marketed as the Vest Pocket Camera, is a small folding camera designed for portability. It is an early-20th-century German plate camera intended to slip into a waistcoat pocket, positioning it as a compact travel option when new.

Sales data is very limited: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from April 2025 sold for £44, which sets the only current reference point for what a Goerz Westentaschen Tenax sells for at saleroom level today. With just one data point, the price you see for any individual example will swing widely with cosmetic condition, completeness of the leather case, and whether the shutter and bellows are still functional.

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
Apr 2025 £44 Flints Auctions