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 realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: April 2025
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Apr 2025 | £44 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 274) Title: A Goerz C.P.: C. P. Goerz Westentaschen Tenax (Vest Pocket Camera)
Description:
black, body F-G, paint wear to front, shutter operates, opens and closes, with two plate holders. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Goerz Westentaschen Tenax worth today?
Based on the only recorded UK auction sale, a Goerz Westentaschen Tenax sold for £44 hammer in April 2025, so that figure is the best available guide to its current value.
How much does a Goerz Vest Pocket Tenax sell for at auction?
The single tracked hammer price is £44, but with so little sales history the realised price on any given example can vary significantly with condition and completeness.
Is the Goerz Westentaschen Tenax a collectable camera?
It has collector interest as an early German vest-pocket folding camera, though the limited sales record suggests demand is modest rather than strong at current price levels.