Ica Universal Palmos (275)
The Ica Universal Palmos (275) is an early 20th-century German folding plate camera produced by Ica AG of Dresden, a firm formed in 1909 from the merger of several Saxon optical makers and later absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It was positioned as a hand-and-stand plate camera for serious amateur photographers of its era.
Auction data for the Universal Palmos (275) is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from June 2024 sold for £44. With only one verified data point at auction-hammer level (excluding buyer's premium), it is not possible to give a reliable price band for what this camera is worth today, and value in 2026 will depend heavily on completeness, shutter function and cosmetic condition.
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 2024
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2024 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 425) Title: An ICA Palmos Universal 275 Large Format Camera
Description:
black, serial number 85059, body G, bellows are intact but mould is present, ground glass finder does not stay closed, badged "Westminster |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ica Universal Palmos (275) worth today?
Based on the single UK auction hammer result on file, one example sold for £44 in June 2024; with only one data point, this should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market value.
How much does an Ica Universal Palmos (275) sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction sale in our data hammered at £44, before buyer's premium. Condition, completeness of plate holders and shutter function will all affect the price an individual example achieves.
Is the Ica Universal Palmos (275) a collectible camera?
Ica plate cameras from the pre-Zeiss Ikon era have a niche collector following, but the Universal Palmos (275) is not a high-demand model based on the limited sales evidence available.