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Ica Polyscop (609 - 6x13)

The Ica Polyscop (609, 6x13) is a stereo camera taking paired exposures on plates in the 6x13 cm format. It is an early 20th-century German-made instrument from Ica, the Dresden manufacturer that later merged into Zeiss Ikon, and was positioned as a compact rigid-body stereo camera for amateur and travel use.

Auction evidence for this specific Polyscop variant is extremely thin: a single Christie's hammer result of £46 sits on file from 1998, so any current value figure for what an Ica Polyscop 609 6x13 is worth today in 2026 carries a wide margin. Buyers should treat that lone saleroom price as historical context rather than a reliable guide to what the camera sells for now, and recognise that condition, completeness of plate holders, and shutter function will swing the value far more than headline averages suggest.

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
May 1998 £46 Christie's