Hüttig Detective Camera
The Hüttig Detective Camera is a German-made detective-style plate camera, a category of disguised or box-form cameras produced in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hüttig was a Dresden-based maker active before its absorption into Ica AG in 1909, which places this model among the earlier collectible items in the German camera market.
Auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £4,275 was recorded in 2002, and no recent comparables are available to establish a reliable 2026 value. As of today, any current worth or price assessment for what a Hüttig Detective Camera sells for would need to draw on broader early-German-camera collector demand rather than this lone data point.
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: June 2017
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 750 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35566) Title: Hüttig Detective
Description:
9x12cm version, polished mahogany body in very good condition, changing bag later, unmarked lens Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 4,275 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_20853) Title: HÜTTIG, Germany DETEKTIV Kamera
Description:
9x12cm, polished mahogany body, with internal leather changing bag, Rapid Aplanat lens and string pull shutter |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hüttig Detective Camera worth today?
Reliable current value is hard to state: the only recorded UK auction hammer result is £4,275 from 2002, and without recent sales a present-day price cannot be confirmed.
How much does a Hüttig Detective Camera sell for at auction?
The single documented sale fetched £4,275 at hammer in a UK saleroom, but a single data point more than two decades old should be treated as indicative rather than a current market price.
Why is pricing data for this camera so limited?
Hüttig ceased as an independent maker in 1909 when it was absorbed into Ica, so surviving examples rarely surface at auction, which keeps comparable sales data sparse.