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Ica Minimum Palmos (4.5x6, 450/453)

The Ica Minimum Palmos (4.5x6, 450/453) is an early 20th-century German folding strut camera taking 4.5x6 cm plates. It was produced by Ica AG of Dresden, one of the firms that merged into Zeiss Ikon in 1926, placing this model in the pre-merger era of German plate-camera manufacture.

Saleroom data for this model is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from November 2021 sold at £298, which is the only reference point for value as of 2026. With just one data point, that figure should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable median, and what an example sells for today will hinge heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness of the original plate holders, and shutter function.

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
Nov 2021 £298 Flints Auctions
Nov 2011 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 688 Leitz Auction