Hüttig Atom
The Hüttig Atom is an early 20th-century plate camera produced in Germany by Hüttig AG of Dresden, a manufacturer active before its 1909 absorption into Ica AG. It is a compact folding camera intended for small-format glass plates and was sold as a portable option for amateur photographers of the period.
UK auction data for the Hüttig Atom is extremely thin: a single recorded hammer result from a Christie's sale in 2001 reached around £120, and there have been no further tracked saleroom appearances since. With only one wholesale data point, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a true market price, and a clean, complete example with original case could sell for more when one next surfaces at auction.
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: May 2001
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2001 | £117 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 342) Title: Atom camera no. A848
Description:
Atom camera no. A848 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hüttig Atom worth today?
Based on the only tracked UK auction hammer price, around £120 in 2001, the Hüttig Atom sells for a low-to-mid two-figure to low three-figure sum, but the sample size is too small to quote a reliable current price.
How much does a Hüttig Atom sell for at auction?
The single verified UK auction result on file is £117 hammer, achieved at Christie's; condition, completeness of plate holders and the presence of an original case would influence where a fresh example lands.
Is the Hüttig Atom rare?
Public auction appearances are infrequent, with only one tracked UK hammer result in our records, suggesting the model trades thinly rather than regularly.