Goldmann Taschen Klapp Kamera (Folding Pocket Camera)
The Goldmann Taschen Klapp Kamera (Folding Pocket Camera) is an early folding plate camera designed for portability. As a pocket-format folding camera, it represents the late 19th to early 20th century approach to making plate photography more practical for travel and field use.
Sales data for this Goldmann folding pocket camera is extremely limited, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £360 in 2009 — a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a retail asking price. With no other recent comparables, what one sells for today depends heavily on completeness, condition of the bellows and shutter, and the presence of original plate holders, and confirming current value would require fresh auction comparables.
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.
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| May 2011 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12838) Title: Goldmann Klapp-Taschen-Kamera
Description:
9x12cm strut camera with black leather bellows, focal-plane shutter (working), nickel fittings, Goerz Dagor Serie III 6.8/120mm no.236207, with original and very rare Goldmann rollfilm back no.10, ground glass screen, folding finder Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 360 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18448) Title: Goldmann Klapp-Taschen-Kamera
Description:
9x12cm strut camera with black leather bellows, focal-plane shutter (not working), nickel trim, Goerz Dagor 6.8/120mm no.246348, cap, original case Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Goldmann Taschen Klapp Kamera worth today?
The only recorded auction hammer price in our data is £360 from 2009, so current value is uncertain and would depend on condition and completeness when offered for sale today.
How much does a Goldmann folding pocket camera sell for at auction?
With just one verified UK auction sale at £360, there is not enough recent price evidence to establish a reliable range, and any current sale would need to be benchmarked against fresh comparables.
Is the Goldmann Taschen Klapp Kamera a usable camera?
It is a plate camera from the early folding era, so practical use requires sheet film or plate holders and a working shutter and bellows; most surviving examples are bought as collector items rather than users.